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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10528 (KLR)

In re SRNH

In re SRNH [2025] KEHC 10528 (KLR)

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.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship
  • Management Of Estate
  • Appointment Of Guardian
  • Mental Health Act
  • Incapacity Proceedings
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 10187 (KLR)

Republic v Kaunda

Republic v Kaunda [2025] KEHC 10187 (KLR)

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.

  • Manslaughter
  • Plea Bargain
  • Sentencing Policy
  • Mental Capacity
  • Drug Influence
  • Victim Impact
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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)

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…

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship Of Adults
  • Estate Management
  • Material Non Disclosure
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 9559 (KLR)

In re SNN

In re SNN [2025] KEHC 9559 (KLR)

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.

  • Guardianship
  • Mental Capacity
  • Elderly Persons
  • Appointment Of Guardian Ad Litem
  • Mental-capacity
  • Guardian-ad-litem
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Criminal Law [2025] KEHC 8985 (KLR)

MOI v Republic

MOI v Republic [2025] KEHC 8985 (KLR)

The High Court allowed a criminal appeal for defilement, holding that penetration was not proved beyond reasonable doubt and the conviction was unsafe.

  • Defilement
  • Sexual Offences Act
  • Standard Of Proof
  • Credibility Of Witnesses
  • Corroboration
  • Mental Capacity
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 8400 (KLR)

In re Estate of JMM

In re Estate of JMM [2025] KEHC 8400 (KLR)

The High Court at Kiambu declared JMM a person suffering from mental disorder and appointed DWM as guardian and manager of his estate and affairs.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship
  • Management Of Estate
  • Rights Of Older Persons
  • Mental-capacity
  • Estate-management
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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)

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 8150 (KLR)

In re JWK (A Person With Mental Illness)

In re JWK (A Person With Mental Illness) [2025] KEHC 8150 (KLR)

The High Court appointed JWK’s sons as guardians ad litem and estate managers after finding she had dementia and could not manage complex affairs.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship
  • Estate Management
  • Court Appointed Guardians
  • Mental-capacity
  • Estate-management
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 8130 (KLR)

In re JNG (A Person With Mental Illness)

In re JNG (A Person With Mental Illness) [2025] KEHC 8130 (KLR)

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.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship
  • Estate Management
  • Mental Health Act Applications
  • Mental-capacity
  • Estate-management
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 7398 (KLR)

In re Guardianship of NMM

In re Guardianship of NMM [2025] KEHC 7398 (KLR)

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.

  • Mental Capacity
  • Guardianship Orders
  • Estate Management
  • Medical Expenses
  • Temporary Orders
  • Mental-capacity
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