Kenyan case law
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Chepyegon v Kiprop (Tribunal Case E101 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 1541 (KLR) (18 October 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal found the landlord's notice to vacate was valid and that the landlord's intention to demolish or reconstruct the premises was a valid ground for terminating the tenancy.
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Muchina t/a Tavern Liquor v Komrades Investment Limited (Tribunal Case E092 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1540 (KLR) (18 October 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice to terminate tenancy dated 15th November, 2023 is upheld, and the tenant is allowed to remain in occupation until 1st December, 2024.
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Kamakia v Kariuki (Tribunal Case E607 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1561 (KLR) (17 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application has merit and the interim orders granted were founded in law.
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Lalji Makan Limited v Mpaka Holdings Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E674 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1886 (KLR) (Civ) (16 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal orders that the status quo regarding the electricity bill and related recovery actions shall be preserved until EPRA reaches a conclusive decision on the matter.
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Nyaguthi v Kahiu (Tribunal Case E726 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1866 (KLR) (15 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds that the Landlord lacks the prerequisite authority to evict the Tenant without serving a proper notice.
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Kamal Mechanical Engineering Works Limited v Syner Chemie Limited (Tribunal Case E666 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1880 (KLR) (15 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of termination is valid, and the tenant has accumulated rent arrears. The tenant is ordered to vacate the premises and pay the outstanding rent within 60 days.
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Momanyi v Nderitu (Tribunal Case E1113 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1881 (KLR) (14 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The reference and application are dismissed, and the tenant is ordered to vacate the property within 45 days.
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Yas Limited v Mr Moez Manji t/a Salon Glamour (Tribunal Case E697 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1484 (KLR) (14 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy relationship terminated on 31st May 2024, and the landlord is entitled to possession of the suit premises.
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Kabiaro v Ngove & another (Tribunal Case E671 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1513 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Application is dismissed with costs to the Landlord.
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Bram Gases Limited v Mcneel Millers Limited & another (Tribunal Case E580 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1478 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy is not a controlled tenancy, and the notice to terminate the tenancy is defective.
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Ndirangu v Kihara & 2 others (Tribunal Case E085 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1479 (KLR) (Civ) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's claim against the auctioneer partly succeeds, and they will be entitled to a refund from the taxed amounts. The auctioneer will return the unsold items.
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Caris Foundation International-Kenya v Mutuvi (Tribunal Case E160 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1516 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction due to the expired lease agreement and the tenant's vacated status.
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Citadel Company Limited v Munyira & 11 others (Tribunal Case E582 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1476 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's application for leave to levy distress is allowed.
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Sjikokoti t/a Jamushi Electrical and General Enterprise v Osuka (Tribunal Case E096 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1877 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenancy between the parties is hereby terminated.
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Uniform Corner Limited v Sarvodaya Investments Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1225 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1892 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal dismissed the Tenant's complaint for lack of jurisdiction over the first lease term.
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Kungu v Gichuhi & another (Tribunal Case 381 of 2020) [2024] KEBPRT 1898 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Application by Tenant dated 23.8.2024 is allowed
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Mutwiri v Karianto & another (Tribunal Case E028 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1519 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord's notice to terminate tenancy is unopposed and took effect on August 1, 2024.
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Kiura v Nzango (Tribunal Case E030 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1468 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord failed to establish his intention to use the premises for a business for at least one year, and the amount of rent in arrears is disputed.
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Ogodo v Washiali (Tribunal Case E035 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1518 (KLR) (11 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice to vacate dated 9.05.2024 was illegal and invalid. The Tenant was forcefully and illegally evicted from the premises.
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Ndede v DP Nandha & KL Dodhia (Tribunal Case E659 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1543 (KLR) (9 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant is ordered to clear all rent arrears within 60 days and continue paying current rent. Landlord's eviction and permanent injunction requests are declined.
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Ngotho v Karani & another (Tribunal Case E034 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1867 (KLR) (8 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal's jurisdiction is upheld, and the tenant's suit is struck out.
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Samson Wambugu Ndegwa t/a S.W Ndegwa & Co. Advocates v City Prinitng Works (Tribunal Case E122 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1884 (KLR) (Civ) (7 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant shall continue paying monthly rent at the rate of Kshs. 30,000/= and clear the arrears of Kshs. 668,337/= as at 21st June 2024 together with any other rental accruals no later than 30th October 2024.
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Wandera v Mapesa (Tribunal Case E113 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1452 (KLR) (4 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicant’s reference dated 27th June 2024 is hereby dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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Katana v Said (Tribunal Case E060 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1539 (KLR) (4 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant is not entitled to any goodwill from the Landlady and is not entitled to compensation for the cost of alleged renovations on the suit premises.
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Gachie t/a Megapart Investments v Wanyoike t/a Beaver Industries & 2 others (Tribunal Case E521 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1456 (KLR) (Civ) (4 October 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application and reference dated 3rd May 2024 are hereby dismissed with costs and the interim orders discharged.