In re Estate of Charles Hongo Ochola (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7931 (KLR)

In re Estate of Charles Hongo Ochola (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 105 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7931 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 7931 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 105 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 28, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES HONGO OCHOLA (DECEASED) AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY EDWARD OBUNY HONGO (PETITIONER)

(From Original Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Succession Cause No. E181 of 2024)

Ruling

1. The deceased Charles Hongo Ochola according to the Chief’s letter dated 25th October, 2023, was a resident of South Kowe Sub-location, North Central Seme Location, Kombewa Division within Seme Sub-County.

2. The estate properties are Kisumu/Kowe/136, 2457, 1125, 1385, 126, 1487, 1387, 1490 and 1294, which are within the jurisdiction of Maseno SPM’s court. All the beneficiaries are known to the Chief, North Central Seme Location.

3. I hereby transfer Kisumu Chief Magistrate Succession Cause No. E181 of 2024 to Maseno SPM’s Court for hearing and final determination.

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

5. Upon receipt of the file and order, SPM Maseno Law Courts to notify the parties using the addresses given and or through the area chief to move the court and prosecute the succession cause.

6. This file is closed.

7. I so order.

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