In re Extension of time for Registration of a Debenture (Miscellaneous Application 442 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5278 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (21 April 2026) (Ruling)

The delay in registration was satisfactorily explained, no evidence of bad faith or prejudice to third parties was shown, and the interests of justice favor granting the extension to perfect the security interest.

Citation: [2026] KEHC 5278 (KLR)
Parties: Applicant: Kua Ventures Limited
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 21 April 2026
Case Number: Miscellaneous Application 442 of 2026
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Registration of Debenture, Floating Charge, Companies Act Section 888
Source Language: English

Company Law Commercial Law Extension of Time Registration of Debenture Floating Charge Companies Act Section 888

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Parties

Kua Ventures Limited

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court should exercise its discretion to extend time for registration of a debenture under Section 888 of the Companies Act, 2015

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Time for registration of the Floating Charge Debenture dated 9th March 2026 is extended for thirty (30) days from the date of the ruling.
The Debenture shall, upon registration, be deemed validly registered for purposes of the Companies Act, 2015.