In re Estate of Joseph Mutheki Irungu (Deceased) (Probate & Administration E979 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18654 (KLR) (Family) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

In re Estate of Joseph Mutheki Irungu (Deceased) (Probate & Administration E979 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 18654 (KLR) (Family) (18 December 2025) (Ruling)

The petitioner demonstrated urgent and pressing financial needs for settlement of the deceased's hospital bill, justifying issuance of a special limited grant restricted to accessing the deceased's bank account solely for payment of the hospital bill.

Citation
[2025] KEHC 18654 (KLR)
Parties
Petitioner: Josephine Wagaturi Irungu; Deceased: Estate of Joseph Mutheki Irungu (Deceased)
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
18 December 2025
Case Number
Probate & Administration E979 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Probate and Administration / Ruling on Petition for Special Limited Grant
Outcome
special limited grant issued with restrictions
Legal Topics
Special Limited Grant, Access to Estate Funds, Settlement of Hospital Bills
Source Language
English
Succession Law Special Limited Grant Access to Estate Funds Settlement of Hospital Bills

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Parties

Josephine Wagaturi Irungu

Petitioner

Estate of Joseph Mutheki Irungu (Deceased)

Deceased

Procedural Posture

Probate and Administration / Ruling on Petition for Special Limited Grant

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner should be granted a special limited grant to access the deceased's bank account for settlement of hospital bills
  2. 2 Whether the access should be limited to specific purposes

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner demonstrated urgent and pressing financial needs for settlement of the deceased's hospital bill, justifying issuance of a special limited grant restricted to accessing the deceased's bank account solely for payment of the hospital bill.

Court Disposition

special limited grant issued with restrictions

Orders

  • A Special Limited Grant is issued to the petitioner only for settlement of the hospital bill from Kenyatta National Hospital in respect of the deceased.
  • The petitioner shall have access to the deceased’s bank account at Equity Bank Limited, KNUT Branch, Account No. 0350196593606, for withdrawal of sums payable directly to Kenyatta National Hospital.