In re Estate of Mbui Mutunyi alias M’mbui Mutunyi (Deceased) [2023] KEHC 2948 (KLR)

In re Estate of Mbui Mutunyi alias M’mbui Mutunyi (Deceased) (Succession Cause 113 of 2004) [2023] KEHC 2948 (KLR) (30 March 2023) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2023] KEHC 2948 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Meru

Succession Cause 113 of 2004

TW Cherere, J

March 30, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MBUI MUTUNYI alias M’MBUI MUTUNYI (DECEASED)

In the matter of

Solomon Kirimi Kirigia

Petitioner

and

Ferdinard Gatobu Mbui

1st Applicant

Patrick Muriungi

2nd Applicant

Ruling

1. By rectified certificate of confirmation of grant dated December 18, 2018, deceased’s estate was distributed as follows: -A)LR. No. Nkuene/U-Mikumbune/351a)Beatrice Tirindi Mbwiria - 0. 68 hab)Ferdinand Gatobu Mbui - 0. 95 hac)Geoffrey Riungu Mbui - 0. 68 had)Solomon Kirimi - 0. 68 haB)LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/642 jointly in undivided shares.toa)Jennifer Karimib)Gladys Nduruc)Salome Tirindid)Maritha Karoki M’Rukariae)Patrick Muriungif)Nannis Kanyari

2. By summons dated November 27, 2020 supported by an affidavit sworn by Patrick Muriungi on November 27, 2020 seek the following orders:1. Rectified Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated December 18, 2018 be rectified by replacing land parcel LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/542 with the correct parcel number LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/6422. The name of Gladys Nduru be rectified to read Gradis Nduru

3. That LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/542 be distributed to Gradis Nduru, Patrick Muriungi and Nanis Kanyari jointly in undivided shares since Jennifer Karimi and Maritha Karoki M’Rukaria are deceased

Analysis and determination 4. I have considered the application in the light of the affidavits on record and annexures thereto.

5. The primary duty of the Probate Court is to distribute the estate of the deceased to the rightful beneficiaries. This matter relates to the estate of Estate of Mbui Mutunyi Alias M’Mbui Mutunyi (Deceased) and an attempt to have the shares for Jennifer Karimi and Maritha Karoki M’Rukaria who are deceased beneficiaries of the estate is declined.

6. Consequently, this court makes the following orders:1. Rectified Certificate of Confirmation of Grant dated 1December 8, 2018 shall further be rectified by replacing land parcel LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/542 with parcel number LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/6422. The name of Gladys Nduru shall be rectified to read Gradis Nduru3. LR. No. Nkuene/Nkumari/642 shall be distributed jointly in undivided shares as follows:a)The estate of Jennifer Karimib)Gradis Nduruc)Salome Tirindid)The estate of Maritha Karoki M’Rukariae)Patrick Muriungif)Nannis Kanyari

Dated at Meru this 30th Day of March 2023WAMAE.T. W. CHERERE____JUDGEAppearancesCourt Assistant - Morris KinotiFor Applicant - Mr. Ringera for Gatari Ringera & Co. AdvocatesFor Petitioner - N/APage 3 of 3