Kenyan case law
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Total Security Limited & Le Molok Ltd v Teleposta Pension Scheme Registered Trustees & another (Tribunal Case 902 & 903 of 2016 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 638 (KLR) (6 October 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has power to stay its own proceedings with good reasons
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Kavuti v Musenya & 5 others (Tribunal Case E058 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 700 (KLR) (6 October 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal finds that the respondents are tenants of Kioko Investment Limited and the applicant is not entitled to rent from them.
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Said v Sulum (Tribunal Case E035 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1343 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The landlord's notice is valid and the tenant is liable for the costs of the reference.
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Munyoki v Mwamunye (Tribunal Case E094 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1142 (KLR) (Civ) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The orders issued on 30.5.2023 are set aside on the condition that the tenant deposits Kshs. 260,000/= in a joint interest earning account within 30 days. The tenant is granted an opportunity to file her responses to the application within 30 days. If the tenant fails to comply, the orders will be discharged, and the tenant's application will stand dismissed. The tenant will bear the costs of the application.
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Ahmed v Mohammed (Tribunal Case E074 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 708 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The applications are struck out for want of jurisdiction
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New Island Limited v Isray Chemist Limited (Tribunal Case E103 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1334 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy is no longer subsisting, and the reference is settled. The landlord is awarded costs.
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Kamau t/a Victory Choma Roast v Kinyanjui; Mwangi (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E742 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1391 (KLR) (27 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Review Application is dismissed due to unreasonable delay.
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Maina v Gatuguta & 2 others (Tribunal Case E437 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 640 (KLR) (27 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The tenant's application is partially allowed, with the landlord required to enforce the arrears of Ksh 398,000 within 4 months in installments of Ksh 100,000 per month.
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Njenga t/a Epekamaga Enterprises v Estate of the Late Kinuthia Makumi & another (Tribunal Case E062 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 636 (KLR) (25 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that locking the premises was illegal and denies compensation for loss of business.
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Mollel v Mukururi (Tribunal Case E769 & E668 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 603 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal upholds the landlord's termination notice and orders the tenant to offset Kshs. 112,000 in arrears within 30 days.
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Runo v Gathoni & 4 others (Tribunal Case E065 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 609 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The tenant complied with the payment of rent, but the agent company failed to remit the same to the landlord.
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Color Twist Media Ltd v Rahans Investments Ltd (Tribunal Case E546 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1322 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is in rent arrears and the service charge can be used to set off the rent arrears and the balance refunded to the tenant.
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Ndeto v Resma Commercial Agencies Ltd (Tribunal Case E051 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 675 (KLR) (22 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tribunal dismissed tenant's application and ordered interim orders to be discharged
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Mukira v Kamau & 2 others (Tribunal Case E723 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1234 (KLR) (21 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is entitled to compensation for the loss incurred on termination of the tenancy due to the unlawful seizure of the premises.
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Mweya v Ndegwa & 4 others (Tribunal Case E736 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1335 (KLR) (21 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the reference on account of res judicata.
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Kennedy Moseti t/a K. Moseti & Co. Advocates v Wasilwa Muganda t/a Keysian Auctioneers & another (Tribunal Case E393 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1393 (KLR) (20 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter. The tenant is not entitled to the orders sought.
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Maina v Mufadhal & 4 others (Tribunal Case 108 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1169 (KLR) (20 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed, and the court has the requisite jurisdiction to hear and conclusively dispose of the matter.
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Almumin Advertising Limited v Kinuthia & another (Tribunal Case E374 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 711 (KLR) (Civ) (20 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal’s jurisdiction is terminated due to the termination of the landlord-tenant relationship. The reference/complaint and motion are hereby struck out for want of jurisdiction. Each party shall meet their own costs.
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Gitau v Mbugua & another (Tribunal Case E428 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1341 (KLR) (19 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the tenant is ordered to file and serve a statement of proof of payment of rent and outstanding arrears within 7 days.
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Goitom v Wachira (Tribunal Case E404 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 705 (KLR) (Civ) (19 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction due to the non-existent landlord-tenant relationship and the application is struck out with costs.
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Get Electronics 24 Africa Ltd v Pioneer Holdings (Africa) Ltd & another (Tribunal Case E457 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1198 (KLR) (19 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the dispute due to the lease period exceeding the five years period provided for under section 2(a) (1) of Cap 301 of the Laws of Kenya.
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Muruthi v Njuki (Tribunal Case E057 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1221 (KLR) (18 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of termination was valid and the tenant must vacate the premises by November 1, 2023, and clear outstanding rent and utility expenses.
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Witeithie Farmers Limited v Domm Studios Limited (Tribunal Case E301 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1314 (KLR) (17 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The termination notice was lawful, the tenant is ordered to vacate the premises by September 30, 2023, and costs are awarded to the landlord.
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Ominde v Ngamau & 2 others (Tribunal Case E1144 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 623 (KLR) (15 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's application for partial relief granted, including payment of arrears in installments and continued rent payments
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Wahome & another v Mbugua & another (Tribunal Case E320 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 620 (KLR) (15 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to determine the reference and the tenant is not in rent arrears. The tenant shall remain in the premises and pay rent at Kshs. 45,000 per month pending the hearing and determination of the new lease terms.