Kenyan case law
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Maryrosa Healthcare Limited v Otieno; Milton Consultants (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E008 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 474 (KLR) (1 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is partially allowed. The tenant shall file a valuation report showing the rent payable within 14 days, and the landlord can respond and file any additional papers within 14 days. The tenant shall continue to pay rent at Kshs. 40,500 per month.
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Hashi Medical Centre Limited v Madari & 2 others (Tribunal Case E030 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1213 (KLR) (1 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant owed Kshs. 160,000/= in rent arrears and Kshs. 100,000/= in auctioneers charges. The tenant was ordered to pay the arrears and charges within 14 days, after which they would vacate the premises.
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Mwangi v Oluoch & another (Tribunal Case 69 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 598 (KLR) (Civ) (1 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's claim for damages is not adequately proven and is hereby dismissed.
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Bayusuf (suing as Attorney and Agent of Barka Omar Ahmed Bayusuf v Dahman (Tribunal Case E011 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 471 (KLR) (1 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's Reference and Application dated 8th December 2022 are hereby allowed, with the landlord paying one month rent compensation and the tenant handing over vacant possession by September 30, 2023. The landlord shall bear the costs of Kshs. 25,000.00.
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Akubu & another v Mwaniki (Tribunal Case E084 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 470 (KLR) (1 September 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's Reference and Application are dismissed, and the tenant is ordered to pay Kshs 579,540 in arrears within 30 days from the date of this ruling.
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Thuku v Wakaimba (Tribunal Case E059 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 472 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's application is partially allowed, with the tenant to offset arrears of Kshs. 2,009,000.00 as of July 2023, in installments of Kshs. 100,000.00 per month starting September 2023.
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Rotich v Rose Jeptoo Tangwa t/a Waridi Store (Tribunal Case E053 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1167 (KLR) (30 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The complaint and application are not res judicata. The landlord is entitled to levy distress for rent.
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Kariuki v Githio (Tribunal Case E438 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 473 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (29 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant’s reference and application dated April 25, 2023 is hereby dismissed and the Notice of Cessation of Lease dated January 17, 2023 upheld as the lease has expired.
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Mburu v Mike Kibuchi Mwangi t/a Centre Limited & another (Tribunal Case E160 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 619 (KLR) (28 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is partially allowed, with the landlord ordered to pay Kshs. 39,000 in general damages and Kshs. 37,800 in costs incurred during the inspection.
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Cadtech Services Limited v Open Hire Limited & another (Tribunal Case E549 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 465 (KLR) (25 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Interim orders will be set aside, and the tenant will pay rent from the deposit and vacate the premises.
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Abdalla & 4 others v Umoja Mosque Community Welfare Organization & another (Tribunal Case 400 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1133 (KLR) (Civ) (24 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal found that the Interested Party has not demonstrated a landlord-tenant relationship with the tenants and thus is not entitled to the prayers sought in its application.
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Eben Hardware Hephjay Ltd v Mugo & another (Tribunal Case E063 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 461 (KLR) (24 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear the present dispute.
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Muiruri v Kamau & 2 others (Tribunal Case 445 of 2019) [2023] KEBPRT 464 (KLR) (21 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The reference is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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Maraswa v Nyokie (Tribunal Case E226 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1310 (KLR) (18 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ There does not exist a landlord/tenant relationship between the parties, and the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear and determine this matter.
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Kombo t/a Antique Electronics v Muiru & another (Tribunal Case E445 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1172 (KLR) (18 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter
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Wangai & 6 others v Julius Kariuki Wangai t/a Central Farmers Co-operative (Tribunal Case 142 of 2019) [2023] KEBPRT 1174 (KLR) (18 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's motion is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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Matoke v Sarar (Tribunal Case E038 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1296 (KLR) (16 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the tenant has not established a prima facie case against the landlord.
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Dhingra t/a SSD Secondary School v Managing Committee of Shree Sanatan Dharam Sabha Nairobi (Tribunal Case E806 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1206 (KLR) (11 August 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal will not determine the matter due to the existence of another appropriate forum that can hear and determine the matter effectively.
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Cherangani Investment Company Limited v Mwangi (Tribunal Case E046 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 725 (KLR) (8 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord is found to have the legal capacity to institute the proceedings.
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Charles Gitau Mambo and Kelvin Mambo Gitau t/a Eastend Dental Clinic v Malde & others (Bros) (Tribunal Case E019 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1214 (KLR) (Civ) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds merit in the tenants' application and allows it in terms of prayers 2, 3, and 4 thereof.
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Kiangi v Kiangi (Tribunal Case E204 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1242 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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Kabuku Investments Limited v Kap Enterprises Limited (Tribunal Case 646 of 2017) [2023] KEBPRT 1291 (KLR) (3 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord’s application to strike out the reference is allowed, and the reference is struck out with costs to the landlord.
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Diamond East Africa Limited v Macharia & 2 others (Tribunal Case E557 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1197 (KLR) (2 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal orders the landlord to open the demised premises and grant the tenant quiet possession
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X-Press Systems and Services Limited v Kifaru Enterprises Limited (Tribunal Case E167 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 459 (KLR) (2 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's application is allowed with specific orders regarding rent payment, vacating the premises, and a joint measurement of the lettable area.
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Maina v Karanja & another (Tribunal Case E719 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1326 (KLR) (2 August 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord is not liable to any alleged losses suffered by the tenant and the claim for compensation is dismissed.