New tough rules targeting landlords announced by police top leadership

Police Spokesperson Charles Owino has announced a new rule targeting landlords that may land them a 2-year jail term if overlooked.

While appearing on JKLive on Wednesday, December 2, the soft-spoken police boss disclosed that in an upcoming set of laws, landlords would be required to keep records of businesses in their premises and individual tenants.

He explained that the state had resorted to the move in its effort against the drug trade that has become rampant in the country.

Owino explained that the records would help in tracking down the premise owners even after they leave the buildings.

“We are even going to the extent of premises where drugs are manufactured and stored and the landlord as well. To be fair, every landlord will have to keep a register of confirmed addresses and details of individuals that they are renting their premises for purposes of trade.

“We want a situation where we are able to trace individuals who are using particular premises,” stated Owino.

He further disclosed that failure to keep the records would either land the landlords in jail or subject them to a hefty fine.

“If you don’t keep that record and you cannot convince us, then you are subjected to a fine of Ksh2 million or you are jailed for two years.

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