Ochieng v Mwangi (Tribunal Case E291 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 797 (KLR) (4 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 797
- Citation
- [2024] KEBPRT 797 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 June 2024
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TypeTribunal CasePostureAppeal from original trialCoramNdegwu Wahome, Joyce Murigi
Holding
The proceedings are struck out for want of jurisdiction.
Facts
The landlord initiated proceedings against the tenant for non-payment of rent, alleging the tenant was a serial rent defaulter and had not responded to a notice of termination. The tenant denied owing rent and claimed he had paid for permanent developments on the premises.
Issues
- Tenant's status as a church and whether it falls under the definition of a shop, hotel, or catering establishment
- Jurisdiction of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Reasoning
The court held that a church cannot be considered a shop, hotel, or catering establishment as defined in the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments Act). As a result, the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the case.
Outcome
The proceedings are struck out.
Orders
- Proceedings are struck out for want of jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments Act) (Cap 301)
Cases cited (2)
- Owners of Motor Vessel 'Lillians v Caltex Oil (1989) eKLR
- Kenya Ltd v Drimcon Kenya Ltd (2022) eKLR
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