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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 Joseph Kipkosgei Terer [2025] KEHC 10507 (KLR)
The High Court declined to dismiss a succession application, finding the requested removal of an administrator and redistribution were substantive issues requiring beneficiary consent.
In re Estate of the Late Kipkoech Kisache (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10400 (KLR)
The High Court at Kericho granted a stay of execution pending appeal over a rectified certificate of confirmation of grant in a succession dispute.
In re Estate of Philiph Chumba Sirma alias Sirma S/O Chumba, Philiph Sirma S/O Chumba, Philiph Sirma Arap Chumba alias Philiph Sirma Chumba (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10354 (KLR)
The High Court at Eldoret allowed rectification of a confirmation of grant, correcting a property description and beneficiary listing despite a pending appeal.
In re Estate of Chepkonga Maina (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10161 (KLR)
The court held that the application for rectification of the amended certificate of confirmation of Grant could not be granted because the proposed inclusion of Land Parcel number Eldoret Municipality Block 14/1210 and its registration in the name of Samuel Kiplagat Maina as sole beneficiary amounted to a fundamental redistribution of estate assets. Such a change is not a clerical correction within the meaning of Section 74 of the Law of Succession Act and Rule 43(1) of the Probate and Administration Rules. The proper procedure for such a substantive alteration is an application for review of…
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In re Estate of Mehmuda Husseinbhai Anjarwalla (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10679 (KLR)
The court found that the issues raised by the applicant had already been conclusively determined in previous rulings by Thande, J, Onyiego, J, and the current court. The grant had been confirmed, and the only matter pending was the distribution of the estate in accordance with the confirmed grant. The court held that it was functus officio and could not re-engage with the merits of the case or grant the orders sought, as the applicant's grievances should have been pursued by way of appeal, not by repeated applications. The court further held that the administrators are accountable to the cour…
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In re Estate of Rebecca Mukuongari (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 9763 (KLR)
The High Court dismissed an application to rectify a confirmed grant, holding that section 74 does not permit substantive redistribution of an estate or removal of a deceased co-administrator.
In re Estate of the Late Tumbo Lavu (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 9085 (KLR)
The High Court partly allowed rectification of a confirmed grant in a succession cause, but rejected attempts to distribute estate shares to strangers.
In re Estate of Seronei arap Kili (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 9175 (KLR)
The High Court held it had jurisdiction over the succession dispute, but revoked a confirmation grant after finding material non-disclosure about joint ownership of estate land.
In re Estate of David Kipsugut Biwott (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 8381 (KLR)
The High Court deferred rectification of a confirmed succession grant because one administrator had not joined the application and a revocation application was still pending.
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