Kenyan case law
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Misiko v Dzillah (Tribunal Case E316 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 685 (KLR) (22 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that there is a Tenant/Landlord relationship between the parties and that the Applicant’s application is merited.
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Gakuna v Mwangi & another (Tribunal Case E165 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 656 (KLR) (22 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the reference and application, finding no landlord-tenant relationship and awarding mesne profits to the respondents.
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Kilongosi v Khaemba (Tribunal Case E041 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 575 (KLR) (22 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination dated 26th January 2023 is lawful and the same is upheld. The Tenant will vacate the demised premises and the Landlord is awarded Kshs.124,000/- for rent arrears, liquor license fees, and electricity bills.
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Maina v Muthoni & 2 others (Tribunal Case E188 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 995 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is dismissed with costs to the landlord.
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BSH Cargo Limited v A O Basid Limited (Tribunal Case E1211 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 403 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord is restrained from unlawfully terminating the tenancy and evicting the Tenant.
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Vivan Kavosa t/a Iroko Twigs Hotel v Transzoia Teachers Enterprises Company Limited (Tribunal Case E106 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 385 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and the tenant is ordered to pay rent arrears within 14 days. The landlord is granted the liberty to use legal means to recover the arrears, including levying distress. Costs of KES. 20,000 are awarded to the respondent.
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Kamundeh Kimathi Mwirabua t/a Richdad Enterprises v Magomano Trading Company Ltd (Tribunal Case E1261 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 409 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Prayers 2, 3, 4, and 7 are allowed; prayers 5 and 6 are not granted.
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Nyairo v Ndegwa (Tribunal Case E287 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 693 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlady is ordered to refrain from evicting the Tenant and the Tenant is ordered to pay outstanding rent within 30 days. The Tenant's claim for damages on spoiled milk is dismissed.
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Theranira v Mwangi & 3 others (Tribunal Case E1059 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 404 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal upholds the Landlords' Preliminary Objection and strikes out the Tenant's Complaint and Application.
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Jethwa v Janoowalla & another (Tribunal Case 33 & 46 of 2017 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 408 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The tenancy notices are approved and the new rent is deemed to have taken effect on 1st October 2020. Tenants are ordered to pay any rent arrears within three months, and the Landlord is awarded Kshs 60,000/= in costs.
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Kohli v Bakari & 2 others (Tribunal Case E011 & E053 of 2023 & E076 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 407 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs
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Simu t/a Jacton Stores v Musyimi & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1280 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 527 (KLR) (19 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is entitled to the orders sought in the application and the costs are awarded to the tenant.
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Ess Pee Ess Investement Ltd v Karanja (Tribunal Case E304 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 466 (KLR) (18 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is incompetent and dismissed. The notice of termination is unlawful and of no legal effect.
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Kimani v Gachanja (Tribunal Case E172 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 692 (KLR) (18 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's reference to the Tribunal is invalid as the notice to terminate was issued under Section 4(2) of Cap 301 and can only be challenged by way of a Reference filed under Section 6(1) of Cap 301. The Tenant is not entitled to costs.
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Kamau v Kamande (Tribunal Case E1166 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 697 (KLR) (17 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice to terminate the tenancy is unlawful and of no legal effect.
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Comtrack Africa Company Limited v Rubis Energy Kenya PLC (Tribunal Case E111 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 588 (KLR) (17 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks the requisite jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute. The orders issued on 31/1/2024 are set aside. The reference dated 30th January, 2024 is dismissed in its entirety.
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Meeme v Netcom Car Wash & another (Tribunal Case E1084 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 581 (KLR) (16 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application for a temporary injunction is allowed with no orders as to costs.
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Mwabweni & 4 others v Nzaro (Tribunal Case E182 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 671 (KLR) (16 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy of the 1st applicant is upheld, while the notices to the 2nd to 5th applicants are dismissed. The 1st applicant is ordered to pay all arrears of rent and mesne profits.
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Dirie & Sons Company Limited v Bura Ranch (D.A) Company Limited (Tribunal Case 35 of 2021) [2024] KEBPRT 397 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's Application is allowed, and the Reference dated 14th September 2021 is set down for a full hearing on 8 and 9 July 2024 in Mombasa
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Anchor Safety & Equipment Limited v Autolitho Limited (Tribunal Case E091 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 398 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is dismissed with no order
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Njoki v Chege & another (Tribunal Case E1190 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 598 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application by the landlord is allowed in terms of prayer no. 2.
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Ouma v Onyango t/a Motions Hotel (Tribunal Case E075 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 474 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord/applicant is entitled to the orders sought in the application.
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Desouza t/a St Mark Orthodox Health Centre v Georgios, Presiding Bishop Orthodox Diocese of Kisumu & All Western Kenya (Tribunal Case E126 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 614 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the tenant's application meritorious and dismisses the landlord's notices of termination as illegal and of no legal effect. The tenant is granted quiet possession of the premises unless disturbed, and the landlord is ordered to pay Kshs. 30,000/= in costs to the tenant.
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Kibuni v Oluoch (Tribunal Case E211 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 561 (KLR) (12 April 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination dated 14/3/2022 is declared unlawful and of no legal effect.
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Nassor & another v Waleghwa t/a Telle Zafanana Estate & another (Tribunal Case E208 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 473 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (12 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application dated 24th August, 2023 is hereby allowed as prayed.