Kenyan case law

Enkare Name Lock Resort Ltd v Jepkoech & 2 others (Tribunal Case E927 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1328 (KLR) (28 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal case is sub judice to the High Court case, and the tenant's application for temporary injunction is an abuse of the court process.

Amber Security Limited v Trance Towers Ltd (Tribunal Case E312 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1315 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Mwangi v Centrif Limited (Tribunal Case E031 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1114 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The tenant must prove the nature and quantify the loss suffered, and the landlord's contention that the tenant failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the claim.

Mokaya t/a Otange Booking Office v Aliashur Babyshoot (Tribunal Case E055 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1115 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant's notice of preliminary objection and reference are dismissed.

Patel & another v Enzi Healthcare Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E160 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 668 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application dated 22nd June, 2023 is hereby dismissed.

Premier Care Diagnostic Limited v Oltalet Investments Limited (Tribunal Case E461 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 720 (KLR) (Civ) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal dismisses the applications for restraining orders and orders the tenant to pay costs for abusing the court process.

Mirichu v Wachanga & another (Tribunal Case E156 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 672 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed, and the tenant is awarded costs assessed at KSh 15,000 to be offset against rent.

Peter Njagi t/a Wamu Hardware v Ahmed & 2 others (Tribunal Case E118 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1144 (KLR) (Civ) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear the dispute and the Landlord’s notice of preliminary objection is allowed with costs to the Landlord.

Jesus Mountain of Joy Ministries v Teresia Wanjiku Chege t/a Nairobi Feeds (Tribunal Case E725 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 666 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate over the dispute.

Kiarie v Karomo (Tribunal Case E004 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 703 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The landlord is ordered to pay the tenant Kshs.3,934,140/- for improvements, and the tenant is ordered to pay Kshs.640,000/- in rent arrears.

Chomba v Lumbasi T/A Ngurubani Medical Service; Kiama (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E518 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 717 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Landlord's Application is hereby compromised and the matter is referred to a hearing on 24th January 2024.

Roimen & another v Sempeyo (Tribunal Case E271 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 667 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application dated 13th March, 2023 is hereby allowed in terms of prayers 2,3,4,5,8 and 9.

Kane v Njoroge (Tribunal Case E199 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1149 (KLR) (Civ) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal allows the application to set aside the orders issued on 27th April, 2023 on the following conditions: proof of payment of rent, payment of rent for October, November and December, payment of throw-away costs, temporary injunction pending hearing, exchange of documents, and automatic lapse if conditions are not adhered to.

Charles Karanja t/a Pecka Memorial Enterprises v Waithaka (Tribunal Case E1037 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 724 (KLR) (Civ) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

Angira v Ochoi (Sued as the Legal Administrator of the Estate of the Late Jackson Ochoi Ogeto) (Tribunal Case E021 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 701 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Respondent's threats of eviction based on the defective notice dated 3rd March 2023 ought to be stopped by way of an injunction.

Ambundo v Tailor (Tribunal Case E028 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 658 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Grounds of Opposition is dismissed, and the matter shall proceed to hearing on merit.

Mwaura v Kimeu (Tribunal Case E824 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 723 (KLR) (22 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the matter. The eviction was improper due to the Landlord's failure to provide a notice of termination.

Cardamom Restaurant v Nairobi Connection Services Auctioneers & another (Tribunal Case E881 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1336 (KLR) (Civ) (21 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the present suit is substantially in issue before another court of competent jurisdiction and stays the proceedings pending determination of the matter in the other court.

Njuki v Aketch & another (Tribunal Case E002 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 728 (KLR) (21 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Landlord's Application dated 9th June 2023 is allowed partially, with the Tenant to pay Ksh. 60,000 per month for one year and keep paying monthly rent as per the Tribunal's Orders.

Muyala v Chandai (Tribunal Case E383, E048 & E102 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 716 (KLR) (21 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Landlady's Reference and Application are dismissed, and the Tenant's Reference and Application are upheld. The Tenant is ordered to unlock the business premises and be reinstated, and the Landlady is ordered to pay compensation for lost business and costs.

Marlink Ventures v Miliki Limited (Tribunal Case E343 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 727 (KLR) (21 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to deal with the dispute

Mwangi v Chebeti & another (Tribunal Case E137 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1118 (KLR) (21 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders Mwangi to pay Kshs 5,000 per month to cover the rent arrears till the arrears are paid in full, and Mato Agency is entitled to levy distress for rent outstanding in default.

Kariuki v Mwakande (Tribunal Case 93B of 2018) [2023] KEBPRT 1125 (KLR) (21 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to reinstate the tenant due to the change in the status of the premises and the landlord having already let out the premises to a third party.

Ombasa v George Muchanga t/a Eagle Containers (Tribunal Case E872 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1199 (KLR) (17 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is merited and allowed. The Respondent is ordered to immediately re-open the premises and pay Kshs 40,000/= as general damages.

Peter Irungu Muhoro t/a Traqman Investment v Joseph Antony Maina Kiama t/a Josmak Co. Limited (Tribunal Case E472 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1196 (KLR) (17 November 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Business Premises Rent Tribunal (BPRT) has no jurisdiction over the dispute as the premises in question is an industrial purpose property and not a shop, hotel, or catering establishment.