[2025] KEHC 5189 (KLR)
The court, having delivered judgment, directed the parties to file their proposed models of distribution and encouraged family mediation to reach an amicable arrangement that respects the rights of both the immediate family and the deceased's siblings. The court set a status conference to confirm compliance with...
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- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 5189 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Magdalena Kwambai; Respondent: Helena Jepkangor Kipiego; Respondent: Rose Jeptanui Ruto; Respondent: Monica Cherotich Boit; Respondent: Mary Ruto; Respondent: Salome Jepkoech Ruto
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Eldoret
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Succession Cause 117 of 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Succession Cause / Directions
- Outcome
- Directions issued for parties to file proposed models of distribution and attend a status conference.
- Judges
- RN Nyakundi
- Legal Topics
- Succession, Estate Distribution, Family Mediation
- Source Language
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Parties
Magdalena Kwambai
Applicant
Helena Jepkangor Kipiego
Respondent
Rose Jeptanui Ruto
Respondent
Monica Cherotich Boit
Respondent
Mary Ruto
Respondent
Salome Jepkoech Ruto
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Directions
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the parties have complied with the court's judgment regarding the filing of proposed models of distribution.
- 2 Whether family mediation can facilitate an amicable arrangement respecting the rights of the deceased's immediate family and siblings.
Ratio Decidendi
The court, having delivered judgment, directed the parties to file their proposed models of distribution and encouraged family mediation to reach an amicable arrangement that respects the rights of both the immediate family and the deceased's siblings. The court set a status conference to confirm compliance with these directions, emphasizing the importance of mediation and procedural compliance in succession matters.
Court Disposition
Directions issued for parties to file proposed models of distribution and attend a status conference.
Orders
- Parties to file their proposed models of distribution as previously directed.
- Parties encouraged to engage in family mediation to reach an amicable arrangement.
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In re Estate of Michael Rutto (Deceased) (Succession Cause 117 of 2023) [2025] KEHC 5189 (KLR) (29 April 2025) (Directions)
Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 5189 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Eldoret
Succession Cause 117 of 2023
RN Nyakundi, J
April 29, 2025
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL RUTTO (DECEASED)
Between
Magdalena Kwambai
Petitioner
and
Helena Jepkangor Kipiego
1st Objector
Rose Jeptanui Ruto
2nd Objector
Monica Cherotich Boit
3rd Objector
Mary Ruto
4th Objector
Salome Jepkoech Ruto
5th Objector
Directions
1. This court delivered a judgment on 21st February, 2025 and the parties were directed to file their proposed models of distribution. The parties were encouraged to engage in family mediation to arrive at an amicable arrangement that respects both the rights of the deceased’s immediate family and the inheritance claims by his siblings.
2. A status conference shall be held on the 9th May, 2025 to confirm compliance of this court’s orders.
DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED AT ELDORET ON THIS 29THDAY OF APRIL 2025. ………………………………………..R. NYAKUNDIJUDGE