In re Estate of M'Baichu M'Arimi (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 381 (KLR)

In re Estate of M'Baichu M'Arimi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 141 of 1999) [2024] KEHC 381 (KLR) (25 January 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 381 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Meru

Succession Cause 141 of 1999

TW Cherere, J

January 25, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF M’BAICHU M’ARIMI (DECEASED)

AND

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR RECTIFICATION

BY

ESTHER MPANDI MUCHENE…………………………..…. ADMINISTRATOR/ APPLICANT

In the matter of

Esther Mpandi Muchene

Administrator

Ruling

1. I have considered the summons for rectification dated 10th September, 2023 supported by Applicant’s affidavit sworn on even date.

2. It has been demonstrated by a copy of an identity card that the official name for one of the beneficiaries referred to as Justus Kaburu in the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated 19th September, 2019 actually Justus Arimi Baichu.

3. Consequently, summons for rectification dated 10th September, 2023 is allowed in the following terms:1. The name of Justus Kaburu in the Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated 19th September, 2019 shall be substituted with the name Justus Arimi Baichu.2. The Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated 19th September, 2019 shall be rectified and issued accordingly

DATED AT MERU THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024WAMAE. T. W. CHEREREJUDGEAppearancesCourt Assistants - Kinoti/MuneneFor Applicant - Mr.Mugambi for David John Mbaya & Co Advocates