Njeri & 2 others v Registrar of Companies (Miscellaneous Civil Application E058 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 1078 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1078
- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 1078 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 January 2026
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureRespondent seeks to extend time for registration of a debentureCoramMA OTIENO
Holding
The court grants the extension of time for registration of the debenture by thirty (30) days
Facts
The applicants failed to register a debenture within the statutory period due to procedural and administrative constraints, including the requirement to register on the Ardhisasa platform and delays in stamping at the Lands Registry.
Issues
- whether the applicants have laid a sufficient basis for enlargement of time to register the debenture outside the statutory period
Reasoning
The court finds that the delay was due to genuine administrative and procedural hurdles, and no prejudice has been caused to creditors or third parties.
Outcome
The court grants the extension of time for registration of the debenture by thirty (30) days
Orders
- extension of time for registration of the debenture by thirty (30) days
- deemed to have been duly presented and registered within the period prescribed under Section 885 of the Companies Act
- no order as to costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Companies Act (Cap 486, Laws of Kenya)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Section 885 of the Companies Act
- Section 888 of the Companies Act
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