Kenyan case law
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Chepkosi v Njambi (Tribunal Case E551 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1222 (KLR) (30 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The eviction order is granted
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Sharif v Munyoki t/a Kauma Hardware (Tribunal Case E592 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1224 (KLR) (29 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice to vacate dated 15th April 2024 is invalid as it lacks form and substance, failing to comply with the Landlord and Tenant Shops Hotels and Catering Establishments Act, Cap 301.
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Matheka v Monga (Tribunal Case E123 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1223 (KLR) (29 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice to terminate tenancy dated 5th April 2024 is declared defective and unlawful.
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Njeru v Sankei (Tribunal Case E661 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1283 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (29 August 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Landlord has proved his notice to terminate tenancy on the basis of non-payment of rent.
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Anytime Limited v Hussein t/a Associated Glass and Hardware (Tribunal Case E012 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1217 (KLR) (29 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The consent order dated 3rd April 2024 is set aside, and the Landlord is ordered to release the amount held in the escrow account to the Tenant.
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Adolwa v Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya (Tribunal Case E016 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1220 (KLR) (29 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord is entitled to the orders sought in the application dated 22nd May 2024 and the tenant's tenancy is terminated.
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Colin Stuart t/a Little Bay Investment Ltd v Yego (Tribunal Case E079 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1221 (KLR) (29 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord's application is dismissed, and the Tenant is ordered to hand over vacant possession to the Landlord within 30 days.
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Atieno & 5 others v Odengo & another (Tribunal Case E440 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1216 (KLR) (28 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Notice to Vacate is invalid, and the tribunal lacks jurisdiction over land ownership disputes.
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Nairobi Elite Academy v Association of Evangelicals In Africa (Tribunal Case E427 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1207 (KLR) (28 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is liable to pay a sum of Kshs 163,916/= to the landlord in accrued rent arrears as at July 2024.
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Kiangai v Ngura (Tribunal Case E161 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1264 (KLR) (28 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction over the matter as the premises are commercial. The Landlord's notice to vacate is found to be defective and the orders for eviction and payment of rent arrears are denied.
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Mathenge v Mburu (Tribunal Case E827 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 1215 (KLR) (28 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal's Notice of Preliminary Objection is allowed, and the Tenant's Reference is dismissed.
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Njagi v Kevma Real Estate (Tribunal Case E728 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1231 (KLR) (27 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Application is allowed, and the Landlord is ordered to vacate the Tenant's meat grill and desist from disturbing the Tenant.
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Granada Energy Limited v Maundu (Tribunal Case E002 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1219 (KLR) (27 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant’s Reference and Application dated 27th May 2024 is hereby allowed in the following terms: Landlady to oset the amounts as costs for repair as Kshs. 64,500/= from the balance of Kshs. 280,000.00; Landlady to refund to the Tenant within 30 days from the date hereof rent balance of Kshs. 215,500.00; and Each party shall bear its own costs.
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Alwy & another v Engroup (K) International Limited & another (Tribunal Case 308 & 309 of 2020 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 1225 (KLR) (27 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The rent payable by the Tenants is KShs. 36,424.00, and the Landlord is entitled to levy distress for rent and take back vacant possession.
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Odhiambo t/a Fortified Networks Limited v Faza Properties Limited (Tribunal Case E441 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1214 (KLR) (27 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal found the Landlord's notice to increase rent improper due to the short duration provided, and set aside the notice.
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Wambua v Mutua & another (Tribunal Case E132 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1227 (KLR) (27 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's claims are dismissed. There is no Landlord-Tenant relationship between Susan and Anthony, and the tenant is a trespasser.
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Nduiga v Muiru (Tribunal Case E048 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1230 (KLR) (26 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute due to a controlled tenancy. The notice to terminate tenancy was issued in accordance with the controlled tenancy agreement.
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SBS Dunhill Group (East Africa) Limited v Shah & others (Tribunal Case E536 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1204 (KLR) (23 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for possession and the landlord's appeal.
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Gichuru v Ndung’u & another (Tribunal Case E618 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1203 (KLR) (23 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the tenant is ordered to pay the outstanding rent arrears in 2 installments.
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Okuku v Okatch (Tribunal Case E013 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1205 (KLR) (23 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Monthly rent payable by the tenant is Kshs 8,000/=. Tenant owed Kshs 90/= as at April 2024, which he is ordered to pay within 21 days. Each party shall bear own costs.
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Otieno v Ayugi & another (Tribunal Case E038 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1206 (KLR) (23 August 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, the notice to terminate tenancy is declared valid and lawful, and the tenant shall vacate the suit premises within 30 days.
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Wangui & 10 others v General of the Salvation Army Kenya & 2 others (Tribunal Case E070 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1335 (KLR) (21 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The applicants' application is struck out with costs
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Nyawira v Karuri & another (Tribunal Case E488 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1208 (KLR) (20 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The matter shall proceed to hearing and determination on merit.
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Mwaura v Mbela (Tribunal Case E286 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1419 (KLR) (16 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy is not proved and is of no effect.
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Muchiri v Wangoi (Tribunal Case E089 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 1416 (KLR) (16 August 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord is entitled to the orders sought in his Application, with the notice to terminate tenancy approved with a revised effective date and the Tenant required to vacate the premises within 60 days.