[2025] KEHC 2823 (KLR)
The court reaffirmed that its previous orders regarding the collection and deposit of rent from the estate properties remain in force and must be complied with by all parties. The court directed that all relevant documents concerning rent collection and deposits be served on all parties and filed in court to ensure...
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- Citation
- [2025] KEHC 2823 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: John Muthee Ngunjiri; Applicant: James Macharia Chege; Applicant: James Mugo Muraya; Respondent: Margaret Wairimu Muraya; Respondent: Susan Wanja Muraya; Respondent: Jane Nyambura; Respondent: Samuel Githinji Muraya; Respondent: Hannah Nyokabi; Respondent: Mirriam Muthoni Muraya; Respondent: Simon Chege Muraya
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nakuru
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Succession Cause 57 of 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Succession Cause / Directions
- Outcome
- directions issued; matter set for mention
- Judges
- HI Ong'udi
- Legal Topics
- Administration of Estates, Obedience of Court Orders, Distribution of Rental Income
- Source Language
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Parties
John Muthee Ngunjiri
Applicant
James Macharia Chege
Applicant
James Mugo Muraya
Applicant
Margaret Wairimu Muraya
Respondent
Susan Wanja Muraya
Respondent
Jane Nyambura
Respondent
Samuel Githinji Muraya
Respondent
Hannah Nyokabi
Respondent
Mirriam Muthoni Muraya
Respondent
Simon Chege Muraya
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Succession Cause / Directions
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the parties have complied with the court orders issued on 23rd April, 2024 regarding rent collection and deposit.
- 2 Whether all relevant documents concerning rent collection and deposits have been served and filed as directed.
- 3 Whether the parties are acting in the best interests of all beneficiaries in the administration of the estate.
Ratio Decidendi
The court reaffirmed that its previous orders regarding the collection and deposit of rent from the estate properties remain in force and must be complied with by all parties. The court directed that all relevant documents concerning rent collection and deposits be served on all parties and filed in court to ensure transparency and accountability in the administration of the estate. The court emphasized the need for sincerity and cooperation among the parties for the benefit of all beneficiaries and set a mention date to monitor compliance and progress.
Court Disposition
directions issued; matter set for mention
Orders
- Mrs Mukira to serve Mr. Mbiyu with the application dated 18/10/2024.
- Response to the application to be filed and served by 17/3/2025.
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In re Estate of Peter Muraya Chege (Deceased) (Succession Cause 57 of 2018) [2025] KEHC 2823 (KLR) (11 March 2025) (Directions)
Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 2823 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
In the High Court at Nakuru
Succession Cause 57 of 2018
HI Ong'udi, J
March 11, 2025
Between
John Muthee Ngunjiri
1st Applicant
James Macharia Chege
2nd Applicant
James Mugo Muraya
3rd Applicant
and
Margaret Wairimu Muraya
1st Respondent
Susan Wanja Muraya
2nd Respondent
Jane Nyambura
3rd Respondent
Samuel Githinji Muraya
4th Respondent
Hannah Nyokabi
5th Respondent
Mirriam Muthoni Muraya
6th Respondent
Simon Chege Muraya
7th Respondent
Directions
1. Mrs Mukira to serve Mr. Mbiyu with the application dated 18/10/2024.
2. Response to the said application to be filed and served by 17/3/2025.
3. The issue of obedience of the court orders of 23rd April, 2024 seems not to have been settled. Let the parties know that the orders are still in force.
4. Let Mr. Karanja serve all parties herein with all the documents in respect of rent collected and the deposits made in court as at now. These documents should be filed in court too.
5. Pata Commercial Agencies to appear in court on 18/3/2025 and also avail documents showing:i.Rent collected since issuance of the court orders.ii.Rent deposited as at now as per the court orders.
6. The Respondents (Mr. Karanja’s clients) to also appear before court on 18th March, 2025 in respect of the Rent collection.
7. Let parties operate with sincerity in this matter for the benefit of all the beneficiaries.
8. This matter will be mentioned on 18/3/2025 at 2. 30pm in open court.
9. Let all parties get copies of these directions.
DELIVERED VIRTUALLY, DATED AND SIGNED IN OPEN COURT AT NAKURU THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025H. I. ONG’UDIJUDGE