In re Estate of M’kairemia Kairemia Kimungo (Deceased) (Succession Cause 29 of 2014) [2024] KEHC 4744 (KLR) (2 May 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 4744 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT MERU SUCCESSION CAUSE 29 OF 2014 TW CHERERE, J MAY 2, 2024 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF M’KAIREMIA KAIREMIA KIMUNGO (DECEASED) IN THE MATTER OF FLORENCE NTUNDU NTOIKUR ..................................... 1ST ADMINISTRATOR MICHECK MWENDA KAIREMIA .................................... 2ND ADMINISTRATOR RULING Background 1. Deceased’s estate was distributed by Certificate of Confirmation of Grant issued on 02nd March, 2015 and rectified on 08th November, 2023. Summons 1. By summons dated 22nd April, 2024, Florence Ntundu Ntoikuru (1st Administrator/Applicant) seeks the following orders: That1. She be appointed as the sole administrator of Deceased’s estate for the reason that Micheck Mwenda Kairemia (2nd Administrator) has since died 2. That the for share for Micheck Mwenda Kairemia be distributed to his estate or to his dependents in equal shares. Analysis and Determination 2. I have considered the application in the light of the supporting affidavit and annexures thereto. 3. It has been demonstrated by a certificate of death that Micheck Mwenda Kairemia (2nd Administrator) died on 04th February, 2024. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/4744/eng@2024-05-02 1
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4. I notice that the beneficiaries do not oppose the application and it is only fair that the same be allowed to allow the completion of the administration of the estate. 5. It is therefore hereby ordered: 1. Florence Ntundu Ntoikuru is appointed as sole administrator of deceased’s estate 2. Letters of Administration shall issue in the name of Florence Ntundu Ntoikuru 3. Certificate of Confirmation of Grant issued on 02nd March, 2015 and rectified on 08th November, 2023 shall further be rectified distributing the share for Micheck Mwenda Kairemia to his estate 4. Mention on 19th September, 2024 to confirm compliance with these orders and for any such further orders DELIVERED AT MERU THIS 02ND DAY OF MAY 2024 WAMAE.T. W. CHERERE JUDGE Appearances Court Assistants - Kinoti/Munene For Applicant - Ms. Ntarangwi for J.K.Ntarangwi & Co. Advocates https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/4744/eng@2024-05-02 2
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