In re Estate of William Gwara Okelo (Deceased) [2024] KEHC 7766 (KLR)

In re Estate of William Gwara Okelo (Deceased) (Miscellaneous Succession Cause E099 of 2024) [2024] KEHC 7766 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2024] KEHC 7766 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kisumu

Miscellaneous Succession Cause E099 of 2024

RE Aburili, J

June 28, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GWARA OKELO DECEASED AND

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY FRANCIS OCHIENG GWARA [PETITIONER] From Original Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Succession Cause No. E166 of 2024

Ruling

1. The deceased William Gwara Okelo, according to the documents filed, including letter dated 18/3/2024 by the Chief, Kapuonja Location, was a resident of that location 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/Kapuonja/2440 is within the jurisdiction of Maseno Law Courts.

2. I hereby transfer Kisumu CM Succession Cause No. E166 of 2024 to Maseno SPM’S Court in whose jurisdiction the deceased was domiciled.

3. The original Kisumu CM Succession No. E166 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 28THDAY OF JUNE 2024R. E. ABURILIJUDGE