In the matter of the Estate of the Late Abdul Karimu Juma Nyanzi (Miscellaneous Application 4304 of 2025)

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Holding

The High Court Family Division granted an application for extension of letters of administration for the estate of the late Abdul Karimu Juma Nyanzi. The court extended the letters of administration for two years with a requirement to file final accounts within one year, in accordance with section 337(4) of the Succession Act as amended. The extension was granted with the consent of the majority of beneficiaries present.

Outcome

Letters of administration extended for two years with requirement to file final accounts within one year

Facts

The administrators of the estate of the late Abdul Karimu Juma Nyanzi applied for renewal and extension of letters of administration originally granted in Administration Cause No. 1666 of 2021. Fourteen beneficiaries of the estate appeared before the court and were individually recorded as consenting to the extension of the grant. The beneficiaries included retired professionals, businesspersons, mechanics, and housewives, all resident in various locations in Kampala and Wakiso Districts. One beneficiary mentioned that there were pending cases in Luwero Court related to the estate. The administrators sought additional time to complete the administration of the estate.

Issues

1. Whether the letters of administration for the estate of the late Abdul Karimu Juma Nyanzi should be renewed and extended.

Orders

• Letters of administration extended for a period of two years.
• Final account to be filed within one year from 17th February 2026.
• No order as to costs.

Legislation cited (1)

• Succession Act s.337(4)

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