MARITHA BOCHERE MOKEBO & another v MARY AMOIT MOKEBO [2009] KEHC 3106 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

OF KISII

Succession Cause 242 of 2003

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF – THOMAS MOKEBO MOTURI DECEASED

AND

1.  MARITHA BOCHERE MOKEBO  )

2.  ESTHER BOCHERE MOKEBO  ) ………………………………. APPLICANTS

VERSUS

MARY AMOIT MOKEBO ……………………..……………….………. OBJECTOR

RULING

The Grant of Letters of Administration in respect of the deceased Thomas Mokebo Moturi were issued to the Applicants on 28th January 2004.  The Applicants are the widows of the deceased and seek the confirmation of that Grant.   The other beneficiaries are G.O and J.O, both minors, who are the sons of the deceased.  The deceased left land parcel No.SOUTH MUGIRANGO/NYAMATARO/1706.  It has been agreed that 1st Applicant will get 1. 20 hectares and 2nd Applicant 1. 21 hectares. I am satisfied that the identities and shares of all persons beneficiary entitled to the estate have been ascertained.  Under section 71(1) of the Law of Succession Act Cap 160 of the Laws of Kenya, I allow the application and order confirmation of the Grant.

Dated and Delivered at Kisii this 12th day of June, 2009

A.O. MUCHELULE

JUDGE

12/6/09

A.O. Muchelule, J

cc.Mongare

Mr. Sagwe for Petitioner.

Applicants present

Court:-  Ruling in open court.

A.O. MUCHELULE

JUDGE