Kenyan case law
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Emmah v Mepukori (Tribunal Case E858 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 366 (KLR) (Civ) (8 June 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Tenant's reference dated September 27, 2022 is hereby dismissed
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Githinji t/a Aviator Bar And Restaurant v Orora & another (Tribunal Case E353 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1316 (KLR) (7 June 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the case as the lease agreement is not a controlled tenancy.
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Andanje v Muya (Tribunal Case E059 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1332 (KLR) (7 June 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's application is dismissed with no costs, and the tenant is ordered to pay rent arrears and vacate the premises within 30 days.
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Nzau & another v Sila (Tribunal Case E066 of 2023 & E1029 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 368 (KLR) (7 June 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenant's reference dated November 1, 2022 in opposition to the notice of termination is hereby allowed. The Landlords' reference and application dated January 20, 2023 are hereby dismissed.
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Karuku v Njoroge (Tribunal Case E106 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 364 (KLR) (Civ) (6 June 2023) (Ruling)
✦ There is no tenancy relationship between the parties, and the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to assess and order for damages.
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Rehema v APDK Likoni Furniture (Tribunal Case E041 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1297 (KLR) (31 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's application is dismissed with no orders as to costs
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Gathira & 2 others v Macharia & another (Tribunal Case E017 & E089 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 371 (KLR) (31 May 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The landlord's termination notice is dismissed, and the tenants are restrained from eviction and interference with their quiet use of the premises. The landlord is ordered to pay Kshs. 25,000 in costs.
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Thomas v Muranga Highway Pub & another (Tribunal Case E540 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1321 (KLR) (31 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice to increase rent is approved, and the new rent is Kshs. 6,000 per month, effective from June 1, 2022.
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Raghbir v Maina (Tribunal Case E650 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 360 (KLR) (29 May 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The landlord's notice to terminate tenancy is approved, and the tenant's tenancy is terminated. The tenant must pay Kshs.1,403,000 as of 30th March 2023 and any additional mesne profits. The tenant must deliver vacant possession of the suit property, and the landlord is entitled to Kshs.75,000 in costs.
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Emmanuel Amutalah t/a Victoria Junior Center v Kirui (Tribunal Case E141 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1143 (KLR) (26 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenancy between the parties terminated on December 1, 2022, and the tenant is no longer a tenant of the landlord. The landlord's application for eviction is allowed with the order that the tenant vacate the premises after sixty (60) days from the date of the ruling.
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Kamulu v Pere & another (Tribunal Case 38 of 2017) [2023] KEBPRT 1195 (KLR) (26 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice to terminate tenancy dated 24.4.2017 is of no effect.
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Mwangi v Ndung’u & another (Tribunal Case E197 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1307 (KLR) (26 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant is not entitled to the orders sought in his application, and the 2nd Respondent is ordered to return the tenant's conscated tools.
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Camp Zodiac Africa Group Limited v Awuor & another (Tribunal Case E154 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1202 (KLR) (Civ) (26 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court allowed the tenant's application in terms of prayer 3 and 4 thereof and ordered that the matter be fixed for hearing of the reference on a priority basis.
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Kiragu & 3 others v Kimonjo Family Company & Partners Limited; Waitathu Clan (Suing Through Chairman & Secretary John Irungu Maina & Peter Thuna Njoroge) & another (Interested Parties) (Tribunal Case 19 of 2019) [2023] KEBPRT 342 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (24 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal finds that the interested parties are the rightful owners of the suit premises.
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Kariuki v Wainaina (Tribunal Case 5 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1285 (KLR) (23 May 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The tenancy notice was approved.
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Otieno v Ogaga (Tribunal Case E004 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1212 (KLR) (23 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's notice to terminate the tenancy is valid and proper
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Wambui & 6 others v Njuguna (Tribunal Case E715 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 363 (KLR) (Civ) (22 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal upheld the landlord's grounds of opposition and dismissed the tenants' notice of motion.
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Kiptoo t/a Wema Junction Supermarket v Baiya t/a Kosoginin Investment (Tribunal Case E112 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 362 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (22 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The reference and amended notice of motion are allowed. The tenant continues to stay in and pay rent on the due date as agreed. The landlord has liberty to issue notice when they have required documents for renovation, plans, and funds.
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Jambo Caterers Limited v Care for Care Limited & another (Tribunal Case E1104 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 361 (KLR) (Civ) (22 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's distress was lawful, and the current suit is not Res Judicata.
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Nduku v Njuguna (Tribunal Case E933 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 344 (KLR) (Civ) (22 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The notice to terminate tenancy is legal and should be upheld.
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Njira v Omollo & another (Tribunal Case E794 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 343 (KLR) (Civ) (19 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The 1st Respondent failed to issue a notice to increase rent as required by the Act, and the distress for rent was irregular and unlawful.
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Lenana Archade Limited v Aballa & 2 others (Tribunal Case E202 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1204 (KLR) (19 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of preliminary objection is dismissed.
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Lenana Archade Limited v Malili & 2 others (Tribunal Case E202 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1308 (KLR) (19 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of preliminary objection is dismissed.
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Wafula v Barasa (Tribunal Case E059 & E101 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 230 (KLR) (Civ) (12 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection raised is hereby dismissed. The landlord shall provide proof of funds for renovation within 14 days, and the parties shall prepare updated statement of accounts showing arrears if any. Inspection shall be carried out on May 5, 2023, and the reference shall be fixed for further hearing on May 18, 2023.
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Midway Buthchery Limited & 3 others v L.P Holdings Limited (Tribunal Case 222 of 2020) [2023] KEBPRT 249 (KLR) (12 May 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tenants' references are upheld, and the rent and service charge rates are set for June 2023 onwards.