In re Estate of Lukah Arwa (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7760 (KLR)

In re Estate of Lukah Arwa (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E092 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7760 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 7760 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause E092 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 28, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUKAH ARWA (DECEASED) AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY TERESA AUMA ARWA [PETITIONER]

Ruling

1. The deceased Lukah Arwa, according to the documents filed, including letter dated 4th March, 2024 by the Chief, South Central Seme Location, was a resident of East Kanyadwera which is within the jurisdiction of Maseno law Courts. Similarly, the estate properties as listed as per the search certificates annexed to the petition for grant are within the jurisdiction of Maseno Law Courts.

2. I hereby transfer Kisumu CM Succession Cause No. E136 of 2024 to Maseno SPM’S Court in whose jurisdiction the deceased was domiciled.

3. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E136 of 2024 to be transmitted to Maseno SPM’s court together with this ruling and order.

4. Upon receipt of the file and order, SPM Maseno Law Courts to notify the parties using the addresses given to move the court and prosecute the succession cause and to file into court all the necessary consents before any grant can issue.

5. This file is closed.

6. I so order.

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