In re Estate of James Kareu Kibicho (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 8982 (KLR)

In re Estate of James Kareu Kibicho (Deceased) (Succession Cause 2309 of 2015) [2024] KEHC 8982 (KLR) (Family) (19 July 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 8982 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)

Family

Succession Cause 2309 of 2015

SN Riechi, J

July 19, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES KAREU KIBICHO (DECEASED)

Ruling

1. The Deceased James Kareu Kibicho died intestate on 5th August 2014. He left a widow Edith Kibicho and 7 children. He also left 2 children Jennifer Kibicho and Carol Wambui children of another mother. The parties here do not contest that Jennifer the applicant is a daughter of deceased and beneficiary.

2. The only issue the parties have not agreed on is the inventory of the assets of the deceased. This court on November 30, 2011 directed M/s Odera Counsel for Edith Kibicho (the widow) to file the list and documentation of assets they considered belonged to the deceased. Mr. Ruiru for Jennifer the objector who also directed to file list of assets of deceased and documentation. Both parties have complied by filing their respective list. By Consent the parties were to nominate reputable Property Valuers and Auditors to value the assets of the estate. The institution of Surveyors by letter dated July 22, 2022 nominated 5 valuers. From the list submitted the Court has appointed:1. Bernard Kamau Gachoka as the Valuer

3. The institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (KPAK) nominated 5 auditors by letter dated June 29, 2022. This court appoints.1. CPA Peter Gatune membership No. 7889 of firm of Gatune and Associates as Auditors.

4. The appointed Valuers and Auditors to file report in Court within 90 days from date of this Ruling.

DATED AT NAIROBI THIS 19THDAY OF JULY, 2024S. N. RIECHIJUDGE