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Daniel Waweru Wanjiku v Josephine Wairimu Nyaga & another [2021] KEBPRT 354 (KLR)

[2021] KEBPRT 354 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
354
Citation
[2021] KEBPRT 354 (KLR)
Decided
16 August 2021
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TypeTribunal CasePostureApplication for restraining orders dismissed; application for hearing on merits set downCoramHON. GAKUHI CHEGE, VICE CHAIR, BUSINESS PREMISES RENT TRIBUNAL
Holding

The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the tenant.

Facts

The tenant, Daniel Waweru Wanjiku, sought restraining orders against the landlord, Josephine Wairimu Nyaga, and an agent, Josephat Mbugua Njuguna, for blocking access to the premises where 'Shaffie Carwash' is situated.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction of the Tribunal
  2. Vacation of Premises

Reasoning

The tenant is still in possession of the premises and the Respondents did not provide evidence of voluntary vacating. The preliminary objection does not deal with disputed facts.

Outcome

Application for restraining orders dismissed

Orders

  • Application for hearing on merits set down for 10th September 2021
  • Respondent granted 14 days to file and serve response
  • Applicant granted 14 days to file and serve further affidavit if needed

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Owners and master of the Motor Vessel “JOEY” and The Owners and Master of Motor tugs “Barbara” and “Steve B” (2007) eKLR
  • Mukisa Biscuits Manufacturing Co. Ltd – vs- West End Distributors Ltd (1969) EA 696
  • Oraro – vs- Mbaja (2005) eKLR
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