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Syan & 2 others v Kihoro (Environment and Land Case 517 of 2017) [2025] KEELC 5176 (KLR) (9 July 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELC 5176 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
5176
Citation
[2025] KEELC 5176 (KLR)
Decided
9 July 2025
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TypeEviction and Rent ArrearsPostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramCA OCHIENG
The Plaintiffs are entitled to rent arrears of Ksh. 6,120,000 from the date of filing the suit until the date of eviction on November 23, 2020.

Facts

The Plaintiffs claim the Defendant owes rent arrears of Ksh. 760,000 as of March 2008, with a monthly increment of Ksh. 40,000, for illegally residing in the suit premises after the lease expired.

Issues

  • Whether the Plaintiffs are entitled to rent arrears of Ksh. 760,000 as of March 2008 with a monthly increment of Ksh. 40,000

Reasoning

The Court found that the Plaintiffs proved their claim for rent arrears and awarded them the arrears, costs, and interest.

Outcome

In favor of the Plaintiffs

Orders

  • Rent arrears of Ksh. 6,120,000 from the date of filing the suit until the date of eviction on November 23, 2020
  • Costs of the suit
  • Interest on the rent arrears at court rates until payment in full

Remedies

  • Rent arrears of Ksh. 6,120,000

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Samaki Industries (K) Limited v Kenya Ports Authority [2024] KECA 794 (KLR)
  • Saheb v Hassanally [1981] KECA 9 (KLR)
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