The High Court appointed WGR as guardian ad litem and estate manager for RNH, finding he suffered from mental disorder and could not manage his affairs.
The High Court at Naivasha sentenced Justus Abel Kaunda to 15 years’ imprisonment for manslaughter after rejecting a non-custodial plea based on mental capacity and drug use.
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…
The High Court at Machakos dismissed a petition to appoint a guardian ad litem, finding the subject was mentally capable and did not need assistance managing his affairs.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal for defilement, holding that penetration was not proved beyond reasonable doubt and the conviction was unsafe.
The High Court appointed three children as guardians and estate managers for their incapacitated mother, authorizing access to her bank accounts for medical expenses.
In re JNG (A Person With Mental Illness) [2025] KEHC 8130 (KLR)
Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Application E146 of 2025
Judge
H Namisi
The High Court found that JNG suffers from a mental disorder and appointed her daughter SWG as guardian ad litem and estate manager, with limited financial access.
The High Court at Kisumu appointed JHMM as guardian and estate manager for NMM after a stroke left NMM unable to manage his affairs, with orders limited to 90 days.