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Reply to a demand letter template (Kenya)

Also called: Response to Demand Letter

What it is for

Answering a demand someone has sent you.

The Kenyan law it follows

  • Evidence Act Cap 80 s.23 — admissions made without prejudice in civil cases

Who prepares it

You can prepare this yourself. It is still wise to have an advocate read it before you sign, especially where a lot of money or a long commitment is involved.

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Sample reply to a demand letter

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Our Ref: KM/CIV/114/2026 Your Ref: WA/2026/331 Date: 10 October 2026 To: Wairimu & Co. Advocates P.O. Box 5512-00100, Nairobi Dear Sirs, RE: DEMAND FOR KES 640,000 — YOUR CLIENT: AMANI HARDWARE OUR CLIENT: JOSEPH KIPRONO TANUI Your letter dated 10 September 2026 has been placed in our hands with instructions to respond thereto as follows: THAT your letter demands payment of Kenya Shillings Six Hundred and Forty Thousand (KES 640,000) only for building materials allegedly supplied in March 2026. THAT our client admits the claim in part and disputes the amount claimed. THAT materials worth Kenya Shillings Four Hundred Thousand (KES 400,000) only were delivered to our client in March 2026, and our client has since paid Kenya Shillings Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand (KES 250,000) only on account thereof (find attached herein a copy of the receipts for KES

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This is a sample for general information. It is not legal advice and may not suit your situation. Laws change, and a document has to fit your own facts; have an advocate check it before you rely on it.