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In re Estate of the Late Ibrahim K Muiruri (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10591 (KLR)
The High Court allowed an application to amend a 2010 grant of letters of administration by removing two deceased administrators, leaving the survivors to continue administering the estate.
In re Estate of Joseck Thuo Ngeta (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10634 (KLR)
The High Court at Nakuru upheld the deceased’s 3 February 2016 will, rejected forgery allegations, and dismissed a separate dependant claim.
In re Estate of the Late Tapkurgoi w/o Sang (Decesaed) [2025] KEHC 10452 (KLR)
The High Court at Kericho allowed an unopposed succession application to dispense with original title deeds so a confirmed grant could be registered.
In re Estate of the Late Kiplagat Mutung (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10208 (KLR)
The High Court allowed an application to further rectify a certificate of confirmation of grant, correcting beneficiary names and reallocating land shares in the estate.
Rukaria & 7 others v Rukaria [2025] KEHC 10231 (KLR)
The High Court allowed a succession appeal, holding that although the magistrate had jurisdiction, the will was not properly proved because the original will and attesting witnesses were not produced.
In re Estate of Joseph Runanu Wamaria (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 8701 (KLR)
The High Court at Nakuru dismissed a review application in a succession cause, holding that the alleged oral will was not new evidence and had already been raised.
In re Estate of John Kipkemoi (Deceased) [2025] KEMC 130 (KLR)
The court held that rectification under section 74 of the Law of Succession Act is only available for correcting errors in names or descriptions and not for adding new assets or redistributing the estate. The addition of a new asset constitutes a fundamental change to the distribution of the estate and cannot be effected through rectification. Instead, the appropriate procedure is to apply for review of the confirmation orders. Since the applicants sought to add an omitted asset and redistribute the estate, their application for rectification was not available under the law and was therefore…
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In re Estate of Elijah Kimeμια Wanguku (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 6828 (KLR)
The High Court declined to revoke an executor in an estate dispute, but ordered the County Surveyor and County Valuer to handle contested property work.
In re Estate of william Lucas Okech (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 6635 (KLR)
The High Court allowed rectification of a grant to add an omitted estate asset, Kisumu Migosi Plot No. 398, and upheld the proposed distribution with beneficiary consent.
Juma v Aura [2025] KEHC 6786 (KLR)
The court found that the central issue was the validity of the distribution of the deceased's estate, particularly in light of the affidavits by the daughters renouncing their shares and the Objector's challenge. The court determined that before making a final determination, it was necessary for the seven daughters to appear in court to confirm their renunciation, and for the Applicant to provide evidence of the loan arrears, repayment, and his position on reimbursement. The court held that compliance with these directions was essential to ensure that the distribution reflected the true wishe…
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