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The High Court annulled a confirmed grant after finding the rice holding was government land under licence, not part of the deceased’s free property.
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court went beyond rectification under section 74 by effectively reopening and revoking confirmed grants without an application under section 76.
The High Court revoked a confirmed grant after finding the applicant proved paternity, the administrators concealed other beneficiaries, and no accounts were filed.
The High Court at Vihiga gave effect to a consent in succession proceedings, revoking one administrator’s appointment and appointing the objector as co-administrator.
In re Estate of Miano Kariungi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 444 of 2010) [2026] KEHC 5557 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
The High Court revoked a confirmed grant after finding the administrators had concealed heirs from the 1st and 2nd houses in a polygamous succession.
In re Estate of Chailo Musungu Shisaviro (Deceased) (Succession Cause 834 of 2012) [2026] KEHC 5685 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
The High Court revoked a confirmed grant for non-disclosure of beneficiaries, nullified resulting land registrations, and ordered fresh succession proceedings.
Mwangi v Wachira (Civil Appeal E042 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 5691 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against revocation of a grant of letters of administration ad litem, finding the appellant obtained it by concealment of material facts.
Gachurio v Maina & 5 others (Civil Appeal E025 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5551 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
The High Court dismissed a succession appeal, upholding revocation of a grant for concealment of beneficiaries and confirming the trial court’s jurisdiction after transfer.
In re Estate of Paul Wabuti Wamukoya (Deceased) (Succession Appeal E039 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 5879 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
High Court dismissed a succession appeal, upheld revocation proceedings, and held the appellants had concealed material facts about dependants and estate assets.
Wachira & 2 others v Mwaniki & 2 others (Civil Appeal E061 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 5549 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
The High Court dismissed an appeal challenging a succession ruling, finding the appellant failed to prove a Kikuyu customary marriage or dependant status.
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