In re Estate of Alfred Ogongo Ogaye (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 11828 (KLR)

In re Estate of Alfred Ogongo Ogaye (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 234 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 11828 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 11828 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 234 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

September 30, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALFRED OGONGO OGAYE (DECEASED)

In the matter of

Edwina Adhiambo Ogaye

Petitioner

(Arising from Original Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court Succession No. E649 of 2023)

Ruling

1. The deceased Alfred Ogongo Ogaye resided in Tamu Location as per the Chief’s letter dated 3rd October 2022 introducing the beneficiaries of the estate.

2. All the properties in the estate as per P&A 5 are within Songhor area of Muhoroni and estimated value is Kshs.3 million.

3. The Petitioner Edwina Adhiambo filed the petition for grant before Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court.

4. The file is here for rerouting of the matter to the court with geographical and pecuniary jurisdiction.

5. I hereby transfer Kisumu CMC Succession Cause No. E649 of 2023 to Tamu Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court for hearing and final determination.

6. The e-file to be transmitted to the SPM’s Court at Tamu forthwith upon which the court should notify the Petitioner Edwina Adhiambo Ogaye to move the court.

7. This file is closed.

8. I so order.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 30TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE