Kenyan case law

Margaret Mbatha Mutungi (being an Administrator of the Estate of the late Maina Koine) v John Macharia [2021] KEBPRT 353 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal cannot do substantive justice without a full hearing and all missing documents being filed.

Alice Atieno t/a Mamboleo Torch v AIC Christian Book Centre Limited & another [2021] KEBPRT 350 (KLR)

✦ The preliminary objection taken by the Respondent has merit and is hereby upheld with the resultant effect being the dismissal of the application dated 3rd May 2021.

Bina Wholesallers & 2 others v Baringo United Company Ltd [2021] KEBPRT 340 (KLR)

✦ Leave is granted to file a reference within 14 days, and the notice of termination is of no effect until the determination of the proposed reference.

Mohamed Abdi Mohamed t/a Trim & Shape v Khairun Nissa Mohamed Yusuf & another [2021] KEBPRT 381 (KLR)

✦ The Tenant's application for a temporary injunction is dismissed with costs.

Cynthia Wambui t/a Laibon Villa and Guest House v Turitu Service Station Ltd & another [2021] KEBPRT 325 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal finds that there exists a controlled tenancy and that the 2nd Respondent is obligated to issue a notice to terminate the lease if it desires to do so.

Lazinos Hotel & Restraurant v Turitu Service Station Ltd & Housing Finance Company Of Kenya Ltd (Tribunal Case 977 of 2019) [2021] KEBPRT 306 (KLR) (18 August 2021) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to issue orders of an injunctive nature.

Rose Kawira Njeru v Ephrath Gachie [2021] KEBPRT 351 (KLR)

✦ Tenant's application for mandatory injunction is dismissed with costs to the Landlady

Nelly Mukami Kabui v Robert Wachira Gathuya t/a Baraka Hotel [2021] KEBPRT 349 (KLR)

✦ The tenant is granted a period of 4 months to pay the arrears in equal instalments of Kshs.50,000, and the landlord is ordered to clear the admitted sum of Kshs.200,000 within the next 4 months.

Daniel Waweru Wanjiku v Josephine Wairimu Nyaga & another [2021] KEBPRT 354 (KLR)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs to the tenant.

Kararaho v Hasham Laji Properties Ltd & another (Tribunal Case 23 of 2020) [2021] KEBPRT 669 (KLR) (Civ) (13 August 2021) (Ruling)

✦ The orders are set aside and varied. The rent payable by the tenant shall be remitted to the agent. The agent shall not collect rent directly from subtenants or compel them to sign formal leases.

Arielle Construction Limited v Jackson Mburu Kiigi &another; [2021] KEBPRT 363 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the pending applications are set for hearing on priority basis.

Japheth Kipkemboi Serem t/a Muskut Groceries v AIC Christian Book Cetre Limited & another [2021] KEBPRT 359 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to punish for contempt and the application is struck out.

Lawrence Ndirangu Muhiri v Johnson Githua Gachere & 5 others [2021] KEBPRT 358 (KLR)

✦ The tenant was in arrears of Kshs.503,737/- as at May 2018 and the landlord was justified to issue the notice to terminate tenancy.

Naomi Njoki Njau v Francis Mbiyu S. Nguru & 2 others [2021] KEBPRT 357 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to adjudicate upon the dispute as it is a land ownership claim.

Procom Computer Technologies Ltd v Amalgamated Properties Ltd & another [2021] KEBPRT 362 (KLR)

✦ The application is an abuse of court process and is hereby struck out with costs to the respondents.

Pabari Harikrishna Premji t/a Pramukh Supplies & 2 others v Velji Khimji Maroo [2021] KEBPRT 370 (KLR)

✦ The rent payable by the Tenants is determined to be KShs. 93,743.70 for Pramukh Supplies and KShs. 78,202 for Shreeji Ceramics, with an escalation clause at 10% every 3 years.

Patrick Kariuki Githinji t/a Cindy Caterers v Power General Contractors & 2 others [2021] KEBPRT 379 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear the application as the cause of action arose during the subsistence of the Lease Agreement, which has a term of 5 years and 3 months.

Catherine Nyambura Kamau v Alice Wanjiku, Westways Agencies & Trade Wide Auctioneers [2021] KEBPRT 385 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal finds that the Tenant has a prima facie case and grants the orders for the release of tools of trade and compensation.

Abdi Gedi Amin & 2 others v Jaber Mahfudh Omar [2021] KEBPRT 383 (KLR)

✦ Notices issued by Sherman Nyongesa & Matubia Advocates are invalid and of no effect.

Paul Wagithira Maina v Abisolom Kinyuanjui Gathuki [2021] KEBPRT 380 (KLR)

✦ Preliminary objection dismissed

Nicholas Nganga Waiyaki t/a Migingo Hotel v Esther Njeri Kagunda & another [2021] KEBPRT 406 (KLR)

✦ Affidavit of service is not sufficient to establish proper service. Respondents to be served afresh and a proper affidavit of service to be filed.

Gabriel Nderitu v Peter Nduati & another [2021] KEBPRT 352 (KLR)

Devinder Singh Matharu v Steve Biko Okumu [2021] KEBPRT 396 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed, and an inventory of goods will be prepared by the auctioneer.

Peter Njagi t/a Mwenda Njagi & Company Advocates v Muruga Investments Ltd & another [2021] KEBPRT 389 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute as the lease agreement is for a period of 5 years and 3 months, which is outside the jurisdiction of the Tribunal.

Nyota Hotel v Grala Limited & another [2021] KEBPRT 400 (KLR)

✦ The Tribunal grants the Tenant's orders to restrain eviction, return equipment, and suspend rent payments until the equipment is returned.