Kenyan case law

Wamaitha v Zorea Real Estate Agencies & another (Tribunal Case E657 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1542 (KLR) (4 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The notice of preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the tenant.

Ahmed v Nguli & 2 others (Tribunal Case E110 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1475 (KLR) (4 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ Application for clarification of ruling dismissed

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.

Munge v Njoka (Tribunal Case E059 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 1446 (KLR) (2 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The tenant’s reference and application dated 13th December 2022 is hereby allowed and the notice of termination of her tenancy disapproved.

Mutongoi v Mwaniki (Tribunal Case E169 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1887 (KLR) (Civ) (1 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter due to the termination of the landlord-tenant relationship before the filing of the Reference.

Wonder Feeds Limited v Ali & 3 others (Tribunal Case E082 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1447 (KLR) (Civ) (1 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant’s reference and application are dismissed with costs as Res Judicata and Res Sub-judice.

Mbevi t/a Kiandu Tyres v Kiriye House Limited (Tribunal Case 298 of 2020) [2024] KEBPRT 1417 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The reference by the tenant dated 10.3.2020 is hereby dismissed with costs to the landlord.

Wanjohi v Ngunia (Tribunal Case E026 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1448 (KLR) (Civ) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The tenant's reference and application dated 6th March 2024 are hereby allowed in terms of prayers 2, 3, 4 & 5 of the application with costs.

Lintons Place Limited v Mombasa Trade Centre Limited (Tribunal Case E151 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1415 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

Kang’ara v Wanjohi (Tribunal Case E329 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1424 (KLR) (27 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court vacates the orders made on 16/5/2024 as they were issued without jurisdiction and strikes out all proceedings for the same reason.

Gichugu Housing Cooperative Society Limited v Muroki t/a Sunshine Veve Producers (Tribunal Case E826 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1429 (KLR) (26 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord is awarded costs equivalent to the amount spent on the prepaid meter installation.

Ongori v Nyaribo (Tribunal Case E037 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1420 (KLR) (25 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The tenancy notice is of no effect due to its late service and the abuse of process.

Mukaya & another v Gathoni (Tribunal Case E123 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1423 (KLR) (25 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted the relief of urgent hearing and ordered the Landlord to re-open the business premises and pay daily compensation.

Maina v Mohamud (Tribunal Case E130 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1428 (KLR) (25 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court declares the Landlord's notice to vacate illegal and grants the Tenant's application for quiet possession.

Imbo v Ochieng (Tribunal Case E018 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1427 (KLR) (24 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that Imbo is a tenant and the relationship between her and Ochieng falls within the jurisdiction of the court under Section 2(1) of the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act.

Kimathi v Venus Flats (Tribunal Case E057 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1871 (KLR) (23 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Application is dismissed, a Controlled Tenancy is created, and the Tenant is ordered to pay new rent of Kshs. 50,000/= from May 2024.

Metasebia v Jafra Limited & another (Tribunal Case E643 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1431 (KLR) (23 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction due to the tenant's voluntary vacating of the premises, and the tenancy agreement has lapsed.

Mutisya v Njoroge & another (Tribunal Case E654 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1418 (KLR) (23 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute as the tenancy is not a controlled tenancy.

Ogamba & another v Reheman & another (Tribunal Case E318 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1430 (KLR) (23 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the Tenant's Application and awarded costs to the Landlord.

Njiru v Mugambi (Tribunal Case E072 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1449 (KLR) (Civ) (19 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed in terms of prayers 2, 4 and 5, and the reference dated 19th December 2023 is settled in terms.

Minage v Namulala (Tribunal Case E128 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 1353 (KLR) (19 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ Tenant's application for review is dismissed

Rukwaro v Muthuuri (Tribunal Case E026 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1332 (KLR) (Civ) (18 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court allows the Tenant's reference and application, granting quiet possession of the premises and ordering the Landlord to pay Kshs.10,000 in costs to the Tenant.

Eco Sea Products Limited v Jeremiah K. Muchendu t/a Icon Auctioneers & another (Tribunal Case E784 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1445 (KLR) (18 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal found that the tenancy had not effectively terminated and that it had jurisdiction to hear the matter. The Tribunal granted directions for the tenant to have quiet possession of the premises pending further proceedings.

Mwangi v Theuri (Tribunal Case E164 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1328 (KLR) (18 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord’s reference and application dated 4th July 2024 are hereby dismissed with costs to the tenant.

Namutala (Suing as the Director of Classic Luxury Shuttle Ltd) & another v Omido (Tribunal Case E028 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1352 (KLR) (18 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Tenant's application is allowed