In re Estate of Pitalis Onguko Ochanda (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 6467 (KLR)

In re Estate of Pitalis Onguko Ochanda (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause 136 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 6467 (KLR) (3 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 6467 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause 136 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 3, 2024

In The Matter Of The Estate Of Pitalis Onguko Ochanda (Deceased) And In The Matter Of An Application By Martin Odero Ayieko (Applicant)

Ruling

1. The deceased Pitalis Onguko Ochanda was, according to the Chief’s letter dated 31st July, 2023, resident of Kajulu Koker Sub-location, East Seme Location.

2. The estate property is Kisumu/Koker Kajulu/2418, which is within the jurisdiction of Winam SPM’s court. All the beneficiaries are known to the Chief, East Seme Location.

3. I hereby transfer Kisumu Chief Magistrate Succession Cause No. E191 of 2024 to Winam SPM’s Court for hearing and final determination.

4. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E191 of 2024 to be transmitted to Winam SPM’s court together with this order.

5. Upon receipt of the file and order, SPM Winam Law Courts to notify the parties to move the court and prosecute the succession cause.

6. This file is closed.

7. I so order.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISUMU THIS 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE