Kenyan case law
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Onsomu v Gatati (Tribunal Case E096 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 531 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Application succeeds in re-opening the Tenant's Business Premises, returning seized items, and exempting the Tenant from paying rent from 9th January 2024.
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Gulamali v Mwembe Tayari Tyre Traders Limited (Tribunal Case E321 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 701 (KLR) (3 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to review rent increment without compliance with mandatory notice provisions. The landlord's application is dismissed.
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Erotekt (Kenya) Limited v Oketch (Tribunal Case E064 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 687 (KLR) (2 May 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of preliminary objection dated 14.11.2023 is merited.
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Kiarie v Muruga Investment Limited (Tribunal Case E235 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 530 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the present Application and Reference.
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Wanjala v Njuguna; Hudson Mutende t/a Ekumira Investement Ltd & another (Interested Parties) (Tribunal Case E081 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 580 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Landlord-Tenant relationship has been terminated, and the interim orders are hereby discharged.
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Makatiani v Shitinda (Tribunal Case E058 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 680 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy is approved, and the tenant is ordered to pay rent arrears and vacate the premises. The tenancy is declared terminated with effect from April 1, 2023.
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Chetechi v Lilian (Tribunal Case E107 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 657 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination dated 23/5/2023 took effect on 1/8/2023, and the tenant is required to vacate the premises within 30 days. The landlord is awarded Kshs 79,000 in rent arrears and Kshs 20,000 in costs.
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Ngare v Thige & another (Tribunal Case E006 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 682 (KLR) (Civ) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds the notice to vacate invalid and declares it of no legal consequence. The Tenant is entitled to the quiet use and occupation of the premises, and the Respondent is restrained from interfering with it. The Tenant is ordered to pay outstanding rent arrears and the Respondent is allowed to levy distress for the rent using a licensed auctioneer.
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Kamau v Njeri & another (Tribunal Case E1315 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 535 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed in terms of prayers (d), (e) and (f). The other unresolved issues shall proceed to hearing by way of viva voce evidence.
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Anzeze v Lilian Wangui t/a Royal Haven International School (Tribunal Case E1209 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 529 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal’s orders are set aside, and the Tenant is required to file its Reference and other relevant documents within 14 days, while the Landlord is required to file her response within 14 days.
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Weda v Anam & another (Tribunal Case 38 of 2018) [2024] KEBPRT 634 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal did not find the Tenants' reasons for seeking orders for review to meet the criteria for a review.
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Maswii v Hamisi (Tribunal Case E154 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 414 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The ex-parte orders are set aside, and the matter is heard on the merits.
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Opiyo v Njuguna (Tribunal Case E1080 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 691 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's claims for compensation for improvements and losses are dismissed.
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Mehta v Limitied (Tribunal Case E1128 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 696 (KLR) (At Nairobi) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Application is allowed, and the notice to terminate tenancy is of no effect until the Reference filed by the Tenant has been determined by the Tribunal.
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Pascala Wa Wambua & Simon Njoroge t/a Flavours Pub v Nderitu (Tribunal Case E144 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1129 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is not res judicata, and the Tenant/Applicant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Nyambura v Mwangi & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1131 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 1128 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is not entitled to the orders sought and the landlord is not entitled to evict the tenant.
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Musyoka v Omondi (Tribunal Case E294 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 686 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of termination issued by the Respondent to the Applicant was illegal and of no legal effect, and the court grants the reliefs sought by the Tenant.
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Salama t/a Central Exhibitions v Molo Group & 6 others (Tribunal Case E1004 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 636 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice is invalid for want of reasoned grounds for eviction.
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Cherono v Barkesen (Tribunal Case E021 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 679 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord's Application has merits and I allow the same. The Landlord's notice to terminate tenancy is approved. The tenancy is terminated on January 1, 2024. The Tenant shall render vacant possession of the suit premises within the next thirty (30) days from the date of this Ruling. The Tenant will pay all outstanding rent arrears. The OCS Eldoret Central police station will ensure compliance with these orders and maintain the peace during the execution of the orders. The Tenant will bear the costs of this Application and Complaint.
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Ayawah t/a Paradiso Maseno Club v Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Scheme (Tribunal Case E759 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 690 (KLR) (24 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The matter is not res-judicata as the previous case did not hear and decide the issue of rent arrears. The Tenant has established a prima facie case for reopening the business.
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64 Door East Africa Limited v Sameer Africa Limited (Tribunal Case E370 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 635 (KLR) (24 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal's jurisdiction is established, and the tenant's application and reference will be heard together.
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Nyengenye t/a Jim Ojiambo Advocates v Karanja t/a Teludas Investments (Tribunal Case E1133 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 694 (KLR) (Civ) (24 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds in favor of the Tenant, allowing the Application and issuing orders for restoration of electricity and internet connection.
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Nacheri v Mwamote (Tribunal Case E712 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 695 (KLR) (24 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the matter for want of jurisdiction
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Muthana v Maina (Tribunal Case E071 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 689 (KLR) (23 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination is found to be unlawful and of no legal effect.
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Kiptoo t/a Bravion Pharm Chemist v Kaino & another (Tribunal Case E108 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 579 (KLR) (Civ) (23 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the tenant is granted an order of temporary injunction. The parties are required to file and exchange documents for the hearing and each party bears their own costs.