SWW (Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5296 (KLR) (23 April 2026) (Ruling)

Medical evidence and testimony confirm that Esther Mirigo Wambugu cannot manage her own affairs due to mental disorder; the applicant, her daughter, is suitable to be appointed guardian and manager of her estate.

Citation: [2026] KEHC 5296 (KLR)
Parties: Applicant: Sella Wanjiku Wambugu; Subject: Esther Mirigo Wambugu
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 23 April 2026
Case Number: Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2026
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Application / Ruling
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Guardianship, Management of Estate, Mental Disability
Source Language: English

Mental Health Law Family Law Guardianship Management of Estate Mental Disability

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Parties

Sella Wanjiku Wambugu

Applicant

Esther Mirigo Wambugu

Subject

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether Esther Mirigo Wambugu is a person suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act
2 Whether Sella Wanjiku Wambugu should be appointed as guardian and manager of the estate

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Declaration that Esther Mirigo Wambugu is a patient suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of Section 2 of the Mental Health Act
Appointment of Sella Wanjiku Wambugu as guardian and manager over Esther Mirigo Wambugu and her estate under Sections 26, 27, and 28 of the Mental Health Act