Revocation and Annulment of grants
While the legal framework under the Law of Succession Act is designed to provide a clear pathway, successfully navigating the process of Application to confirmation of grant, it is not...
Reconciling Faith and Equality- Supreme Court Settles Debate on Muslim Succession
In the Spreme Court Petition No. E035 of 2023 – Fatuma Athman Abud Faraj v. Ruth Faith Mwawasi & 2 Others, the central issues revolved around a succession dispute involving...
Types of Limited grants in Law of Succession
Written by : Njeri Ndirangu Limited grants are those grants issued for a specific purpose and for a limited duration, pending the issuance and confirmation of a full grant...
Understanding Life Interest in Succession Law in Kenya
Life interest arises in cases of intestacy—that is, when a person dies without leaving a valid will—and is survived by a spousewith or without children. The Law of Succession Act...
Drawing the Line: Properties Not Subject to Succession in Kenyan Law
The death of an individual often triggers the legal process of succession, where the deceased’s property is identified, administered, and distributed according to the Law of Succession Act (Cap. 160)...
Rights of Excluded Dependants in Succession Law in Kenya (Issue 3)
Dependancy is a fundamental concept in succession law, ensuring that individuals who relied on a deceased person for financial or other forms of support are not left destitute upon their...
Legal Requirements for a Valid will in Kenya- Testamentary capacity and Testamentary intent (Issue1)
Testamentary Capacity In Kenya, a valid will must comply with the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160). One of the key legal requirements for a will to be considered valid...
JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES’ COURTS IN CLAIMS OF ADVERSE POSSESSION-The Court of Appeal’s Sugawara-Kiruti Judgment
The question of jurisdiction of the Magistrates’ courts in claims for adverse possession is one that, up until recently, remained a hot topic, open for discussion. While the question of...