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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10114 (KLR)

In re YSKD (A Person Sufferring from a Mental Disorder)

In re YSKD (A Person Sufferring from a Mental Disorder) [2025] KEHC 10114 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Family Miscellaneous Application E010 of 2025
Judge
G Mutai

The court found that the applicant/respondent failed to disclose material facts, including the existence of a will appointing multiple siblings as trustees and the pendency of a succession cause concerning the same property. This omission constituted a serious breach of the duty of full and frank disclosure required in ex parte applications. However, the court also considered the practical welfare of YSKD, noting that the objectors did not reside with her and that her condition required constant supervision. Balancing the need for full disclosure, the terms of the will, and the best interests…

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  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Estate Management
  • Material Non Disclosure
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 8951 (KLR)

RWW v AT

RWW v AT [2025] KEHC 8951 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Family Miscellaneous Application E040 of 2024
Judge
PN Gichohi

The High Court at Nakuru dismissed a guardianship application under the Mental Health Act, holding it was procedurally defective and unsupported by psychiatric evidence.

  • Mental Health Act Procedure
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Appointment Of Manager
  • Medical Evidence Requirement
  • Mental-health-act
  • Guardianship
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 8847 (KLR)

In re Guardianship of SKN

In re Guardianship of SKN [2025] KEHC 8847 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Application E062 of 2025
Judge
PM Nyaundi

The High Court granted an application by the subject’s wife to be appointed guardian and estate manager, finding that he suffered from dementia and could not manage his affairs.

  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Mental Health Act Proceedings
  • Management Of Estate
  • Incapacity Due To Dementia
  • Guardianship-of-adults
  • Mental-health-act-proceedings
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 8245 (KLR)

In re Estate of EKK

In re Estate of EKK [2025] KEHC 8245 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Civil Application E016 of 2023
Judge
CW Meoli

The High Court appointed three children as guardians and estate managers for their incapacitated mother, authorizing access to her bank accounts for medical expenses.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Management Of Estate
  • Medical Incapacity
  • Mental-capacity
  • Guardianship
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 9603 (KLR)

In re JNN

In re JNN [2025] KEHC 9603 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Petition E023 of 2025
Judge
DO Chepkwony

The High Court at Kiambu found JNN suffered from a mental disorder and appointed his wife and two children as managers and guardians of his estate and affairs.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Management Of Estates
  • Medical Evidence
  • Court Appointment Of Managers
  • Mental-capacity
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 4521 (KLR)

In re JGM (Subject)

In re JGM (Subject) [2025] KEHC 4521 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Family Miscellaneous Application E006 of 2025
Judge
HK Chemitei

The High Court appointed Agnes Muthoni Matu as guardian and manager for J.G.M. after unopposed medical evidence showed he could not manage his affairs.

  • Mental Health Act Proceedings
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Incapacity And Estate Management
  • Mental-health-act-proceedings
  • Guardianship-of-adults
  • Incapacity-and-estate-management
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Civil Procedure [2025] KEHC 3605 (KLR)

In re PO Mc' O (Subject)

In re PO Mc' O (Subject) [2025] KEHC 3605 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E019 of 2024
Judge
SM Mohochi

The High Court at Nakuru declared the subject mentally incapacitated and appointed his wife as legal guardian to manage his estate under the Mental Health Act.

  • Mental Health Act
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Mental Incapacity
  • Management Of Estate
  • Mental-health-act
  • Guardianship
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 2277 (KLR)

In re MWW (A Mentally Challenged Person)

In re MWW (A Mentally Challenged Person) [2025] KEHC 2277 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Family Miscellaneous Civil Case E011 of 2024
Judge
FN Muchemi

The court determined that the subject was suffering from a mental disorder based on the more credible medical evidence from the consultant psychiatrists, rendering her incapable of managing her affairs. Consequently, considering the best interests of the subject, the court appointed both the petitioner and the respondent as co-guardians to manage her personal, financial, and property affairs for her maintenance and medical needs.

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  • Mental Health Act Applications
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Mental Capacity Assessment
  • Management Of Estates
  • Family Disputes Over Care
  • Court Appointed Guardians
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 2504 (KLR)

CNM & another

CNM & another [2025] KEHC 2504 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Case E016 of 2024
Judge
EM Muriithi

The High Court at Kerugoya declared AWM a person suffering from mental disorder and appointed her two children as guardians and estate managers.

  • Mental Health Act Applications
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Management Of Estates
  • Incapacity Due To Illness
  • Mental-health-act-applications
  • Guardianship-of-adults
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 17010 (KLR)

Kanyi & another v Kanyi & another

Kanyi & another v Kanyi & another [2025] KEHC 17010 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Civil Application E002 of 2024
Judge
RM Mwongo

The High Court at Kerugoya declared Samuel Hiuhu Kanyi to be suffering from mental disorder and appointed his adult children, with another relative, to manage his estate.

  • Mental Health Act Proceedings
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Management Of Estates
  • Capacity And Incapacity
  • Medical Evidence In Family Law
  • Mental-health-act-proceedings
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