In re Estate of Mugwika M’njari alias M’mugwika M’njari – (Deceased) (Succession Cause 521 of 2015) [2026] KEHC 413 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 413 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT MERU SUCCESSION CAUSE 521 OF 2015 HM NYAGA, J JANUARY 22, 2026 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MUGWIKA M’NJARI ALIAS M’MUGWIKA M’NJARI – (DECEASED) BETWEEN ARNORD KAMUI MUGWIKA ........................................................... PETITIONER AND LYDIA MUTHAMBI MUGWIKA .................................................... 1ST APPLICANT CICILIA MUTHAU MUGWIKA ..................................................... 2ND APPLICANT MARGARET KANG’WERE MUGWIKA ...................................... 3RD APPLICANT JOYCE KAGENDO MUGWIKA ...................................................... 4TH APPLICANT (This appeal arises from the ruling of the Meru High Court Succession Case No. 521 of 2015 delivered on 29th April, 2024 by Justice Kamae T. Cherere) JUDGMENT 1. Vide a ruling delivered by the court on 29th April 2024 the court revoked the grant of letters of administration issued to Benard Kamui Mugwika and appointed Arnold Kamui Mugwika, Lydia Muthambi Mugwika, Faustin Gakindu Mugwika and Florence Mugwika Njari as joint administrators. 2. The court stayed the distribution of the estate pending: 3. a. Filing of ownership documents in respect of the undemarcated land at Kibirichia, b. Clarification on the reasoning behind the one (1) acre of the undemarcated Kibirichia land being held in trust for applicants who are not minors. The court’s orders were pursuant to a perusal of the consent letter filed in court dated 19th April 2024. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/413/eng@2026-01-22 1
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4. The parties then filed an affidavit sworn by Arnord Kamui Mugwika with the authority of the other administrators. In it, they gave a fresh proposal in respect to the Kibirichia land. A new proposal under paragraph 3 thereof which was further amended by the supplementary affidavit sworn on 5th June 2025. 5. Further it is noted that the parties endorsed the consent and filed the requisite documents as ordered by the court. 6. In the circumstances, I confirm the grant in terms of paragraph 3 of the affidavit sworn on 20th May 2025 (subject to the amendment of paragraph 3(a) and (c) as set out under the supplementary affidavit sworn on 5th June 2025 at paragraph 4) and paragraphs 4 and 5 thereof. 7. Further it is ordered that the rents collected from the property set out under paragraph 3(f) (i) to (v) shall be deposited in Account 011xxx at Co-operative Bank, Meru Branch. 8. In addition, the sale of the property is to be conducted within the next 90 days, subject to extension of time by the court, and the proceeds to be deposited in the above stated account. 9. A mention date will be given for compliance. DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT MERU THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY 2026. ................................ H. M. NYAGA JUDGE 22/01/2026 Hon. H.M Nyaga – Judge Court assistant – Munene No appearance for parties. Court: Judgment delivered. Mention for compliance on 3/6/2026. ................................ H. M. NYAGA JUDGE JD. MERU SUCCESSION CAUSE NO. 521 OF 2015 Page 2 of 2 https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/413/eng@2026-01-22 2
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