In re Estate of Charles Osano Odhiambo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 243 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 12752 (KLR) (24 October 2024) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 12752 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KISUMU MISCELLANEOUS SUCCESSION CAUSE 243 OF 2024 RE ABURILI, J OCTOBER 24, 2024 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES OSANO ODHIAMBO (DECEASED) AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY CAVINES ODHIAMBO PETITIONER RULING 1. The deceased Charles Osano Odhiambo hailed from North Kabodho Sub-location, Nyalunya Location, Lower Nyakach Division of Nyakach Sub-county which is within the jurisdiction of Nyando Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court. 2. This is supported by the death certificate and the Chief’s letter dated 10th June 2024 identifying all beneficiaries of the deceased and her assets. 3. Accordingly, the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kisumu brought this matter for directions on geographical jurisdiction. 4. I hereby transfer Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court Succession Cause No. E349 of 2024 to Nyando Senior Principal Magistrate’s court for hearing and determination. 5. The e-file to be transmitted to Nyando Law Courts and upon receipt, to notify the Petitioner forthwith to move the court. 6. This file is closed. 7. I so order. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024 R. E. ABURILI JUDGE https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2024/12752/eng@2024-10-24 1
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