Nafuna v Wekesa [2022] KEHC 2984 (KLR)

Nafuna v Wekesa (Succession Appeal 5 of 2021) [2022] KEHC 2984 (KLR) (27 June 2022) (Ruling)

Neutral citation: [2022] KEHC 2984 (KLR)

Republic of Kenya

In the High Court at Kakamega

Succession Appeal 5 of 2021

PJO Otieno, J

June 27, 2022

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MANOAH LUMASAYI (DECEASED)

Between

Nancy Nafuna

Appellant

and

Ayub Sabet Wekesa

Respondent

Ruling

1. I have looked at and perused the application dated 7. 11. 2021 which essentially seek the maintenance of status quo pending appeal.

2. I have also perused the file and noted that the proceedings are ready and certified.

3. Accordingly, I do admit the appeal and direct that it be heard by way of written submissions.

4. Let the Appellant file and serve Record of appeal together with submissions within thirty (30) days from today to enable the Respondent also file and serve submissions within thirty (30) days after service.

5. Time is of essence.

6. Let these directions be notified to the Appellant and the Respondent within seven (7) days from today.

7. Mention on 4. 10. 2022 to confirm compliance.

DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED IN OPEN COURT THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2022. PATRICK J. O. OTIENOJUDGEIn the presence of:No appearance for the AppellantNo appearance for the RespondentCourt Assistant: Kulubi