In re Estate of Charles Hongo Ochola (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7793 (KLR)

In re Estate of Charles Hongo Ochola (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 105 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7793 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 7793 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 105 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 28, 2024

Ruling

1. The deceased Charles Hongo Ochola, according to the documents filed, including letter dated 25/10/2023 by the Senior Chief, North Central Seme Location, was a resident of that Location, which is within the jurisdiction of Maseno law Courts. Similarly, the estate property listed although no search certificates are annexed to the petition for grant which are Kisumu/Kowe/136, 2457,1125,1385,126, 1487,1387,1490 &1294 are within the jurisdiction of Maseno Law Courts.

2. I hereby transfer Kisumu CM Succession Cause No. E181 of 2024 to Maseno SPM’S Court in whose jurisdiction the deceased was domiciled.

3. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E181 of 2024 to be transmitted to Maseno SPM’s court together with this ruling and order.

4. Upon receipt of the file and order, SPM Maseno Law Courts to notify the parties using the addresses given to move the court and prosecute the succession cause and to file into court all the necessary consents before any grant can issue.

5. This file is closed.

6. I so order.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 28TH DAY OF JUNE 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE