In re Estate of Margaret Njeri Mbugua (Deceased) (Succession Cause 20 of 2022) [2025] KEHC 14003 (KLR) (Family) (2 October 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 14003 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI (MILIMANI LAW COURTS) FAMILY SUCCESSION CAUSE 20 OF 2022 PM NYAUNDI, J OCTOBER 2, 2025 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET NJERI MBUGUA (DECEASED RULING 1. The Objectors herein moved Court vide Summons dated 16th March, 2021 asking that the Petition be struck out for being incompetent and in the alternative Hellen Wanjiru Mbugua be appointed as Co-Administrator. On 26th March, 2023, I directed that the Objection proceed to hearing by written submissions. 2. When I retired to write my ruling neither party had filed submissions as directed. I also note that the Objection is not ripe for hearing as the registrar has not issued notice as required under Rule 17 (5) of the Probate and Administration Rules. 3. For this reason, I direct that the matter be mentioned before the Deputy Registrar on 15th October, 2025 for directions to issue under Rule 17(5) of the Probate and Administration Rules. It is so ordered SIGNED, DATED AND DELIVERED IN VIRTUAL COURT THIS 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025. .............................. P M NYAUNDI HIGH COURT JUDGE In the presence of: Court Assistant – Fardosa George Mbugua - Applicant https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/14003/eng@2025-10-02 1
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