Karuri v Kenya Shelters Agencies Limited & another (Environment and Land Appeal E098 of 2025) [2025] KEELC 6940 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6940
- Citation
- [2025] KEELC 6940 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2025
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TypeLandlord-Tenant Dispute AppealPostureAppeal from a lower court ruling on an application for an injunction and stay of proceedingsCoramJG KEMEI
Holding
The court does not find any proceedings that the court is authorized to stay. The trial court's directions are essential for case management but do not constitute an appealable decision.
Facts
The applicant, Karuri, claimed he was unlawfully evicted despite paying rent punctually. The landlord, Gitari Njoka, claimed Karuri was a habitual rent defaulter and voluntarily abandoned the property.
Issues
- Whether it is necessary to stay the proceedings in the lower court pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
- Whether the applicant has satisfied the conditions for the grant of an interlocutory injunction.
- Whether the landlord should be enjoined in the suit as a third defendant.
- Whether the landlord should be compelled to grant entry to the leased premises.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant's sole grievance was the issuance of directions indicating the matter had a ruling date, and thus, no proceedings were properly subject to a stay. The court also noted that the landlord's claim of the applicant's voluntary abandonment was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- Ordering the landlord to allow the applicant access to the house and Unit No. 6B Umoja.
- Compelling the landlord to open Unit No. 6B Umoja and allow the applicant unlimited access and quiet enjoyment.
- Issuing a temporary injunction restraining the respondents from closing, locking, or blocking access to Unit No. 6B Umoja pending determination of the application and main suit.
- Requesting the officer commanding Buruburu Police Station to assist in enforcing the said orders.
Remedies
- Access to the house and Unit No. 6B Umoja.
- Temporary injunction to prevent closing, locking, or blocking access to Unit No. 6B Umoja.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (2)
- William Odhiambo Ramogi & 2 Others v The Honourable Attorney General & 3 Others [2019] eKLR
- Global Tours & Travels Limited; Nairobi HC Winding Up Cause No. 43 of 2000
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