Two British nationals have petitioned a Kenyan High Court for the release of their kin's body, Bashforth Margaret Christine, which has been held in a mortuary for over 37 days. The applicants seek urgent orders for cremation and repatriation due to prolonged detention, rising mortuary fees, and the absence of immediate next of kin in Kenya.

• Body of Bashforth Margaret Christine has been detained for over 37 days in a Kenyan mortuary.
• Applicants are Carina Joan Reeves and Dawn Marie Whetstone. Ms. Reeves seeks formal recognition as the next of kin and Ms. Whetstone as her authorised representative in Kenya.
• The involved respondents include the British High Commission in Nairobi, the Officer Commanding Tourist Police Mombasa, the Officer Commanding Malindi Police Station, and Star Mortuary.