In re Estate of James Ayieko Otwala (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 11800 (KLR)

In re Estate of James Ayieko Otwala (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 228 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 11800 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 11800 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 228 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

September 30, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES AYIEKO OTWALA (DECEASED) AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY VICTOR OTWALA AYIEKO - PETITIONER

In the matter of

Victor Otwala Ayieko

Petitioner

((Arising from Original Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court Succession No. E342 of 2024))

Ruling

1. This matter arises from Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court Succession Cause No. E342 of 2024. It is before this court for transfer to Maseno SPM’s Court which has geographical jurisdiction to hear and determine succession causes arising from its jurisdiction.

2. The deceased James Ayieko Otwala, from the letter dated 20th May 2024 by the Assistant Chief North Kapuonja Sub-location, hailed from North Kapuonja and all beneficiaries are known to the Assistant Chief. So are the assets listed.

3. In the premises, I order that Kisumu CM Succession Cause No. E342 of 2024 shall be transferred to Maseno Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court via e-file forthwith and upon receipt of the e-file, Maseno SPM’s Court to notify the Petitioner to move the court.

4. This file is closed.

5. I so order.

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