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In re Estate of Agustino Wamukoya Wakungwi (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 8183 (KLR)
The High Court held that LR No. EAST/WANGA/MALAHA/2XX1 was irregularly transferred after death, revoked the title, and ordered a survey of all three parcels.
M’Ithinji v Mbijiwe [2025] KEHC 6650 (KLR)
The High Court found that the trial court correctly determined that L.R No. Nkuene/Uruku/1934 formed part of the estate of the deceased. The evidence showed that the deceased had distributed his estate during his lifetime, but the registration of L.R No. 1934 in the appellant's name occurred after the deceased's death and was deemed fraudulent by a prior judgment in Meru Civil Case No. 57 of 2014. That decision, which was not appealed, established that the appellant's registration was invalid. The probate court's role was limited to ascertaining the estate's assets and beneficiaries, and it p…
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Keny & another v Samoei & 86 others [2025] KEHC 6129 (KLR)
The High Court issued interim directions in a succession dispute, requiring survey evidence and estate accounts before deciding purchasers’ claims and final distribution.
Mutungi v Mutungi [2025] KEHC 3994 (KLR)
A Summons for review and Amendment of Confirmed Grant under Section 74 of the Law of Succession Act and Rule 43(1) of the Probate and Administration Rules is limited to rectifying minor errors and descriptions, and cannot be used to substantially alter the mode of distribution of the estate as set out in the confirmed grant.
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Cherop v Bowen [2025] KEHC 4064 (KLR)
The High Court allowed the Plaintiff leave to amend an originating summons to add an omitted parcel of land, finding the amendment necessary and non-prejudicial.
Kariuki & 4 others v Kariuki & 13 others [2025] KEHC 4078 (KLR)
The High Court in Nyeri rectified a grant in a succession cause and ordered subdivision of a rocky 1.011-hectare parcel in a 12:7 ratio between two houses.
In re Estate of George Munyi Muturi (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 4120 (KLR)
The High Court at Nyeri dismissed a summons for rectification of grant, revoked the administrator’s grant, appointed new administrators, and directed equal distribution with a life interest.
In re Estate of Anthony Mutonga Ndolo (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 2322 (KLR)
The High Court dismissed an application to rectify a confirmed grant in a succession cause, directing completion of survey and further mention while leaving purchaser disputes to the ELC.
In re Estate of the Late Kiprop Maina (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 1052 (KLR)
The High Court directed the Deputy Registrar to execute transfer documents for estate land so distribution could proceed under a rectified grant.
In re Estate of Maina Timgut (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 1237 (KLR)
The High Court at Kericho allowed an unopposed succession application and ordered trustees to transfer estate portions to named beneficiaries under the rectified grant.
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