In re Estate of Karu Siro Ombaye (Deceased) [2022] KEHC 9958 (KLR)

In re Estate of Karu Siro Ombaye (Deceased) (Succession Cause 7 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 9958 (KLR) (7 July 2022) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 9958 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kakamega

Succession Cause 7 of 2021

PJO Otieno, J

July 7, 2022

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KARU SIRO OMBAYE (DECEASED)

Between

Teresa Mokeira Siro

Applicant

and

Richard Ogeto Siro

1st Objector

Kevin Nyariki Siro

2nd Objector

Ruling

1. For the sake of family ties and relationships, this matter is referred to court annexed mediation by Mr. William Mmasava, Tel. 072140XXXX.

2. Let the Mediator carry out his mandate and file a report in court within 30 days from today.

3. As that proceeds, it is ordered that the deceased’s banks avail to the two; Teresa Mokeira Siro And Richard Ogeto Siro Bank statements showing the status of all Accounts operated by the deceased. There is no liberty to effect any withdrawals from such Account without an order by the Court.

4. Let Teresa Mokeira Siro be added as a signatory to the Bank Account where estate’s rent is deposited and the mandates thereof be that the operation of the Account be by at least two signatories.

5. Mention on September 20, 2022.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT THIS 7TH DAY OF JULY 2022. PATRICK J. O. OTIENOJUDGEIn the presence of:Petitioner/Applicant in person1st Objector/Respondent – absentCourt Assistant: Kulubi