High Court judge David Majanja’s father awarded largest share of son’s estate
High Court judge David Majanja's father awarded largest share of son's estate
The High Court in Nairobi has confirmed the distribution of the estate of deceased High Court judge David Majanja, with his father receiving the largest share in a ruling that brings to a close months of succession battle within the family.
Justice Majanja died on July 10, 2024, leaving behind a written will covering part of his estate, while several properties fell under intestate succession.
By consent of the beneficiaries, court records show that Gerishom Majanja, the late judge’s father and Genard Majanja, his brother, were appointed joint administrators to oversee the distribution of the remaining intestate properties.
The court, however, noted that no alternative proposal had been filed despite earlier directions requiring the father, Gerishom Majanja, to submit his preferred mode of distribution.
As a result, Justice Stephen Riechi adopted the proposed mode of distribution filed by co-administrator Genard Majanja.
“I find the distribution is fair, equitable and in accordance with the Law of Succession Act. I therefore confirm the grant issued in respect of the estate of the deceased,” the judge ruled.
The court directed that the estate be distributed among the seven beneficiaries as outlined in the confirmed grant.
Court records show that executors Joseph Kihanya and Steve Lusemo were granted probate in December 2024, with properties listed in the will confirmed in July last year after all beneficiaries consented.
However, the court noted that several assets were not included in the will and therefore formed part of the intestate estate.
Under the confirmed distribution, the father, Gerishom, received the largest portion of the estate.
He was allocated 10 land parcels across Kakamega, Kajiado, Mavoko, Kisumu and Embu counties, including two Sheria Housing plots in Embu.
He also received the deceased’s entire pension held by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), a group life insurance payout of Sh10 million held by the Judicial Service Commission and a motor vehicle.
Genard, on the other hand, was allocated three properties, including a parcel in Ngong under the Sheria Housing Sacco scheme.
The records further show that Janet Majanja, Majanja’s sister, was allocated six land parcels in Kisumu and Kajiado, while Annette Lutivini Majanja received four properties, including a Kisumu Sheria Housing plot.
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Meanwhile, Martin Majanja, the stepbrother, received three parcels of land, while Allan Khamadi Siema was allocated three properties as well.
In addition, two properties—one in Kakamega and another in Kajiado—were jointly allocated to Genard, Janet, and Annette, with each receiving a one-third share.
The court also distributed group life insurance benefits held by the Judicial Service Commission after disputes arose over entitlement.
One of the beneficiaries, Martin Aluvisia Majanja, had moved to court seeking orders compelling the release of the funds, arguing that the insurance proceeds were “choses in action” and therefore covered under the will.
He maintained that the probate had already been confirmed and that continued withholding of the funds was contrary to the deceased’s wishes.
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