Kenyan case law
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George Mutua t/a Chill Outwines & Spirits v Manthi (Tribunal Case E1223 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 698 (KLR) (11 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy relationship is a controlled one, and the Landlord's actions in refunding the rent and deposit are unlawful. The Tenant's application is merited, and the Landlord must pay costs.
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Victor Dora Swai t/a Dan Associates v Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) (Tribunal Case E755 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 399 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's Reference and Application dated 8th August 2023 is partially upheld
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Mwangi v Kariuki (Tribunal Case E1048 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 440 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the tenant is ordered to vacate the premises. The landlord is awarded Kshs. 50,000 in costs.
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Burale v Kher (Tribunal Case E150, E151, E152, E153, E154, E155, E156, E157, E072, E073, E074, E205, E206, E207 & E226 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 373 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy is a controlled tenancy, and the Landlord can only alter the terms within the provisions of the Landlords and Tenants Act.
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Kathure v Sarah Hersi Ali c/o Bungoma Muslim Association & another (Tribunal Case E187 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 774 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents. The tenant is ordered to pay all rent arrears from August 2023 to the landlord within 14 days, and the landlord is granted the right to levy distress in recovery of the same.
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Piccolo Mondo Enterprises Limited v Pes (Tribunal Case E004 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 775 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of termination dated 22/12/2022 is allowed with no orders as to costs. The tenant vacates the demised premises within a month from the date of the ruling.
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Wanaina v Salimin & another (Tribunal Case E260 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 439 (KLR) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's application dismissed; tenant to pay rent arrears and file proof of payment; no subletting without consent
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Mbiti v Manoti (Tribunal Case E058 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 585 (KLR) (Civ) (9 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice of termination is quashed as irregular and unlawful.
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Okwako & another v Soneth Limited (Tribunal Case E210 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 438 (KLR) (8 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application for interlocutory injunction is dismissed. The tenants' application is premised on similar grounds and lacks merit.
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Nderi & another v Paul Otieno Olewe t/a Min Piny International Limited (Tribunal Case E453 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 400 (KLR) (8 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction, the Notice of Eviction is invalid, the Tenant must pay arrears, and vacate the premises within 30 days.
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Francis v Kariuki (Tribunal Case E580 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 454 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction over the dispute as the tenant's use of the premises does not qualify as a 'shop, hotel or catering establishment' as defined in the Act.
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Omosa v Gacheru (Tribunal Case E656 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 448 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's Reference and Application are dismissed. Tenant must clear Kshs. 184,000/= and rent by 30th April 2024, and hand over vacant possession by 31st May 2024.
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Daudi v Githinji (Tribunal Case E071 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 310 (KLR) (Civ) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Landlord's Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
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Algorithm Tech Limited v Quest Impex Limited (Tribunal Case E450 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 453 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is entitled to the orders of injunction and for repairs as sought.
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Wesonga v Yakub (Tribunal Case E214 of 2022) [2024] KEBPRT 442 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy shall progress on the following terms: the tenant shall clear the arrears of Kshs. 87,494/= and hand over vacant possession of the premises by 31st May 2024.
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Kanini v Musango & another (Tribunal Case E125 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 681 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the matter. The Tenant is not entitled to the orders sought in her applications.
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Lambamo v Esther Thuku t/a Alipai Holdings Limited (Tribunal Case E833 & E1117 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEBPRT 312 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's Application for Injunction is dismissed. Landlord's Application is partly allowed with specific terms.
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Nzioka v General Realty Company Limited (Tribunal Case E1060 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 311 (KLR) (5 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's complaint and application are dismissed. The Landlord's application is allowed with specific terms.
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Kombe v Yaa (Tribunal Case E015 of 2024) [2024] KEBPRT 443 (KLR) (4 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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Dunrays Ondemand Limited & another v Homeplus Realtors Limited & 2 others; Karanja (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E1212 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 410 (KLR) (4 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain the proceedings.
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Bina Wholesalers v Baringo Traders (Tribunal Case E217 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 467 (KLR) (4 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed
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Noorani v Mirakdhan Limited (Tribunal Case 070 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 449 (KLR) (3 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The reference under Section 6 of the Act filed by the tenant is valid and the tribunal allows the application dated November 16, 2023, setting aside the orders in the ruling dated November 3, 2023.
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Chege v Barake t/a Faalsha Holdings Limited (Tribunal Case E1288 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 468 (KLR) (2 April 2024) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's suit is incompetent and bad in law since the tenant is non-suited against the Respondent.
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Sila v Nzau & another (Tribunal Case E816 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 374 (KLR) (28 March 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The notice of termination dated 19.6.2023 is declared illegal and of no legal effect. The reference dated 14.8.2023 is allowed, and the tenant shall enjoy quiet possession unless otherwise disturbed in strict compliance with the Act. The tenant is awarded costs at Kshs. 10,000/= to be offset from the rent payable to the respondents.
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Imbahale v Ogada (Tribunal Case E184 of 2023) [2024] KEBPRT 525 (KLR) (28 March 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The termination notice is declared illegal and of no legal effect. The tenant is awarded quiet possession of the demised premises and costs assessed at Kshs. 20,000.