In re Estate of Gertrude Ochweda Wanje (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 13686 (KLR)

In re Estate of Gertrude Ochweda Wanje (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 246 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 13686 (KLR) (8 November 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 13686 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 246 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

November 8, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERTRUDE OCHWEDA WANJE (DECEASED)

AND

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY MATENGO OLOO WANJE (PETITIONER]

In the matter of

Matengo Oloo Wanje

Petitioner

(From Original Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Succession Cause No. E287 of 2024)

Ruling

1. The deceased Gertrude Ochweda Wanje was a resident of Chiga Sublocation which is within the jurisdiction of Winam Law Courts.

2. I hereby transfer Kisumu Chief Magistrate Succession Cause No. E287 of 2024 to Winam SPM’s Court for hearing and final determination.

3. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E287 of 2024 to be transmitted to Winam SPM’s court together with this order.

4. Upon receipt of the file and order, SPM Winam Law Courts to notify the petitioner using the addresses given and or through the area Chief, to move the court and prosecute the succession cause and to ensure that all the beneficiaries, of the deceased are involved in the succession process.

5. This file is closed.

6. I so order.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 8THOF NOVEMBER, 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE