Kenya Case Law

AM v MA

AM v MA (Miscellaneous Application E003 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 6527 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Court

High Court

Case number

Miscellaneous Application E003 of 2026

Judge

["AC Bett"]

The Applicant proved, through medical records, bank records, oral evidence, and the social inquiry report, that the Respondent suffers from mental disorder and is unable to manage her personal and financial affairs. He also proved he is the appropriate family member and primary caregiver, fit to act as guardian and estate manager. The court therefore granted the guardianship and estate management orders to secure the Respondent’s welfare and treatment.

Source excerpt

• Guardianship
• Management of estate of person with mental illness
• Appointment of legal guardian
• Access to bank account for medical care
• Capacity and treatment of person with mental disorder

Johana & another v Bett & 16 others

Court

Environment and Land Court

Case number

Environment and Land Case E035 of 2024

Judge

["CK Nzili"]

The court dismissed a post-judgment application to stay, review and set aside a consent decree, and to join proposed defendants, for lack of proof of interest or fraud.

• Joinder after judgment
• Setting aside consent judgment
• Review
• Stay of decree
• Locus standi
• Fraud and collusion