In re Estate of Nicholaus Olawo Okonji (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7761 (KLR)

In re Estate of Nicholaus Olawo Okonji (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E094 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7761 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 7761 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause E094 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 28, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NICHOLAUS OLAWO OKONJI (DECEASED) AND IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY SELLA ATIENO OLAWO [PETITIONER]

(From Original Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Succession Cause No. E141 of 2024)

Ruling

1. The deceased Nicholaus Olawo Okonji, according to the documents filed, including letter dated 23/10/2023 by the Chief, Otwenya Location, was a resident of South Ratta Sublocation, Otwenya Location, Kombewa Division, Seme Sub County, which is within the jurisdiction of Maseno law Courts. Similarly, the estate property listed as per the search certificate annexed to the petition for grant which is Kisumu/Seme Ratta/2345 is within the jurisdiction of Maseno Law Courts.

2. I hereby transfer Kisumu CM Succession Cause No. E141 of 2024 to Maseno SPM’s Court in whose jurisdiction the deceased was domiciled.

3. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E141 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