Kenyan case law
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Anyango v Gam Holding Limited (Tribunal Case E669 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 286 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (13 April 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The tenant is entitled to special damages of Kshs 180,000 for acquiring the shop, general damages of Kshs 640,000 for loss of business for 16 weeks, and Kshs 28,500 in costs.
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Geca Office Supplies Ltd v Mukta Shah of the Estate of Late Shantabai G Shah (Tribunal Case E865 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 231 (KLR) (Civ) (13 April 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant’s application is allowed with conditions for a rent valuation report and compliance with the current rent of Kshs. 80,000/=
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Shikanga v Opiyo (Tribunal Case E030 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 233 (KLR) (Civ) (12 April 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant’s application for reinstatement of the reference is allowed
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Njeru v Karingithi (Tribunal Case E687 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 229 (KLR) (12 April 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's notice of motion is allowed, the rent increment is reasonable, and the tenant is ordered to pay KShs. 17,000 monthly rent from May 1, 2023. The landlord is required to undertake repairs of the veranda and toilet within 30 days, and each party bears their costs.
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Dirie & Sons Company Limited v Bura Ranch (DA) Company Limited (Tribunal Case 35 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 199 (KLR) (Civ) (11 April 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Tribunal declares the Notice to Terminate valid and orders the tenant to hand over vacant possession to the landlord by May 30, 2023.
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Kyeva v Thairu & another (Tribunal Case E210 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 203 (KLR) (11 April 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the tenant did not prove their case on a balance of probability
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Karoki v Wangui (Tribunal Case E1012 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1162 (KLR) (Civ) (6 April 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's application for orders is granted, landlord's application for dismissal is dismissed
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Mukei v Mutua (Tribunal Case E851 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 191 (KLR) (Civ) (4 April 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's complaint and application are dismissed with costs. Tenancy notice dated July 4, 2022 took effect on July 1, 2022. Interim orders are discharged. Landlord's costs are assessed at Kshs 15,000/- against the tenant.
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Shah v Nuran & another (Sued as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Gulshaker Badruin Muran) (Tribunal Case E748 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 193 (KLR) (28 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal's previous decision dismissing the tenant's reference and application for want of jurisdiction is upheld.
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Mamboleo v Kangethe (Tribunal Case E740 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 196 (KLR) (28 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Tenant's application is dismissed with costs to the landlord.
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Themes Restaurant v Ijara Properties & 2 others (Tribunal Case E949 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 202 (KLR) (Civ) (27 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord did not follow due procedure in seeking to levy distress, and the tenant was in arrears and should be held accountable.
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Ondieki v Nyaboke; Moindi (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case 48 of 2013) [2023] KEBPRT 190 (KLR) (Civ) (24 March 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The reference is partially dismissed, with the tenant paying rent as and when it falls due and the landlady having costs.
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Kiraithe v Murithi & 2 others (Tribunal Case 04 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1192 (KLR) (Civ) (23 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tenant's complaint is hereby dismissed with no orders as to costs. All orders previously issued in this matter are also hereby discharged.
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Jillani v Kenya Police Service (Tribunal Case E235 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1239 (KLR) (23 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter due to the proviso in Section 2(1) of Cap 301, which expressly ousts the jurisdiction of the Tribunal for tenancies to which the Government, the Community, or a local authority is a party.
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Homeplus Realtors Limited & another v Wangui & 2 others (Tribunal Case E295 of 2023 & E778 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 367 (KLR) (17 March 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Landlord’s Application dated 17th March 2023 is hereby allowed in Terms of prayers 2 and 3.
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Ndibaru v Koinange (Tribunal Case E763 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 197 (KLR) (Civ) (17 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The interim orders given on 29th August 2022 are hereby discharged. The Landlord is at liberty to proceed with the distress for rent/mesne profits in arrears. Landlord’s costs assessed at Kshs.20,000/- all inclusive against the tenant.
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Kuria v Karanja & another (Tribunal Case E1142 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 198 (KLR) (Civ) (17 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord's action of locking the business premises was unlawful, and the tenant was entitled to the relief sought.
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James Wasonga Ouma t/a The Black Comb v Ntuntu & another (Tribunal Case E1079 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 80 (KLR) (17 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed with costs, and the landlord is restrained from interfering with the tenant's use and possession of the business premises. The notices are declared invalid and set aside. The landlord is directed to accept monthly rent and deposit arrears with the Tribunal.
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Maluki v Zavery (Tribunal Case E1189 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 81 (KLR) (Civ) (17 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The notice of termination is declared invalid and the tenant is entitled to an injunction against the landlord.
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Wothaya v Waikamba (Tribunal Case E612 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 251 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (14 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The termination notice dated September 29, 2021 is valid
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Kiangi v Danson (Tribunal Case E204 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1240 (KLR) (10 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The landlord is restrained from illegally terminating the tenancy and must grant quiet enjoyment to the tenant. The tenant must pay outstanding rent and the landlord is at liberty to issue a fresh notice to terminate the tenancy.
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Permanent Ford Limited v Zhong Wu E-Commerce Kenya Co Ltd (Tribunal Case E1066 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 74 (KLR) (3 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal has jurisdiction to resolve the tenancy disputes and the matter should not be referred to arbitration.
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King’oina v Kumenda; Kingoina (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case 82 of 2019) [2023] KEBPRT 75 (KLR) (Civ) (2 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ There is a valid tenancy relationship between the landlord and the tenant.
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Mohamed & another v Debebe & another (Tribunal Case E946 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1329 (KLR) (2 March 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute
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Kariuki v Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (Tribunal Case E368 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 189 (KLR) (Civ) (28 February 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The tribunal finds that the relationship is not a controlled tenancy and the proceedings are without jurisdiction.