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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10631 (KLR)

In re Estate of Simon Ndungu Kimani (Deceased)

In re Estate of Simon Ndungu Kimani (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10631 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause 30 of 2017
Judge
A Mshila

The court found that there was credible evidence of failure by the 2nd respondent to distribute proceeds from the sale of estate property to the beneficiaries of the 2nd house, and that both administrators had not completed the administration of the estate as required. The 1st respondent had rendered accounts, but the 2nd respondent had not adequately accounted for significant sums received. The court determined that the applicant had established a prima facie case for preservation of the estate, as the beneficiaries of the 2nd house stood to suffer irreparable harm if the estate was not prot…

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  • Administration Of Estates
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Accounting By Administrators
  • Injunctive Relief
  • Distribution Of Intestate Estate
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10501 (KLR)

In re Estate of the Late King Arap Talam Simon

In re Estate of the Late King Arap Talam Simon [2025] KEHC 10501 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause 333 of 2015
Judge
JRA Wananda

The High Court dismissed applications seeking stay, review, and revocation of a confirmed grant, finding they re-litigated issues already decided and were barred by res judicata and delay.

  • Succession Disputes
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Confirmation Of Grant
  • Res Judicata
  • Review Of Orders
  • Succession-disputes
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10275 (KLR)

In re Estate of MKM (Deceased)

In re Estate of MKM (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10275 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause 91 of 2018
Judge
PM Nyaundi

The High Court revoked an intestate grant after finding misrepresentation, upheld the deceased’s will as valid, and ordered provision for the minors.

  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Validity Of Will
  • Testate Vs Intestate
  • Provision For Dependants
  • Revocation-of-grant
  • Validity-of-will
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10583 (KLR)

In re Estate of Boniface Okello Okumu (Deceased)

In re Estate of Boniface Okello Okumu (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10583 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause 288 of 2009
Judge
WM Musyoka

The High Court at Busia dismissed an application to revoke a grant in a succession cause, holding that the co-administrator’s non-cooperation was tied to an appeal.

  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Confirmation Of Grant
  • Estate Administration
  • Right Of Appeal
  • Revocation-of-grant
  • Confirmation-of-grant
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10243 (KLR)

In re Estate of the Late Kipyegon arap Chepkwony

In re Estate of the Late Kipyegon arap Chepkwony [2025] KEHC 10243 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause E018 of 2020
Judge
JK Sergon

The High Court at Kericho upheld confirmation of grant for the estate of Kipyegon arap Chepkwony and rejected revocation arguments, ordering equal distribution among the deceased’s children.

  • Intestate Succession
  • Distribution Of Estate
  • Confirmation Of Grant
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Gender Equality In Inheritance
  • Intestate-succession
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10418 (KLR)

Goko & 5 others v Goko & another

Goko & 5 others v Goko & another [2025] KEHC 10418 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E013 of 2022
Judge
EM Muriithi

High Court dismissed an appeal against revocation of a succession grant, finding no evidence the respondents were served and holding the distribution was discriminatory.

  • Succession Proceedings
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Gender Discrimination
  • Distribution Of Estate
  • Succession-proceedings
  • Revocation-of-grant
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10385 (KLR)

Gitigi v Nyaga & another

Gitigi v Nyaga & another [2025] KEHC 10385 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E052 of 2021
Judge
EM Muriithi

The High Court dismissed an appeal in a succession dispute, upholding the trial court’s finding that the 1st respondent was the deceased’s wife under Kikuyu customary law.

  • Succession Disputes
  • Customary Marriage
  • Confirmation Of Grant
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Distribution Of Estate
  • Burden Of Proof
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10209 (KLR)

In re Estate of the Late Peter Kibisu Indimu (Deceased)

In re Estate of the Late Peter Kibisu Indimu (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10209 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause E25 of 2021
Judge
RN Nyakundi

The court found that the administrator, Florence Kadali Kisibu, had failed to perform her statutory duties by refusing to execute transfer documents and provide necessary information for the distribution of the deceased's estate, despite a consent order and certificate of confirmation of grant. The Law of Succession Act imposes a duty on administrators to complete the administration of the estate within six months of confirmation of grant and to act in the best interests of all beneficiaries. The court has inherent powers under Section 47 of the Law of Succession Act and Rule 73 of the Probat…

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  • Administration Of Estates
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Duties Of Administrator
  • Transmission Of Land
  • Court Inherent Powers
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10180 (KLR)

In re Estate of Imbiakha Muka (Deceased)

In re Estate of Imbiakha Muka (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10180 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause 616 of 2015
Judge
S Mbungi

The court found that the applicant failed to establish any of the grounds for revocation of grant under Section 76 of the Law of Succession Act. The evidence showed that Jacob Wanjala Were acquired his share through a lawful sale from Isaac Kulecho, and Francis Imbiakha Mbakaya was not improperly included as a beneficiary. The chief's letter and the confirmed grant reflected the proper beneficiaries, and there was no misrepresentation or concealment of material facts by the respondent. The applicant did not discharge the burden of proof required to justify revocation. The court held that revo…

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  • Succession
  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Beneficiary Entitlement
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Distribution Of Estate
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Family And Children [2025] KEHC 10042 (KLR)

In re Estate of Chemiron Arap Sigira (Deceased)

In re Estate of Chemiron Arap Sigira (Deceased) [2025] KEHC 10042 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Succession Cause 35 of 2019
Judge
JK Ng'arng'ar

The court found that while the applicant is a beneficiary and was not asked to consent to the making of the grant, the respondent provided evidence that the advocate was appointed collectively by the family and that all beneficiaries, including the applicant, signed a consent form at the initial stage. The court was not persuaded that the respondent's actions amounted to concealment of material facts or that the proceedings to obtain the grant were defective. The respondent's explanation regarding the existence of a second household and the inclusion of all legitimate beneficiaries was accept…

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  • Revocation Of Grant
  • Beneficiaries Rights
  • Non Disclosure Of Material Facts
  • Consent Of Beneficiaries
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