Eastland Hotel, a popular 4-star hotel in the city, has been placed under receivership by Equity Bank.

In a notice dated Thursday, September 11, 2025, Equity Bank announced the appointment of Kamal Anantroy Bhatt of Anant Bhatt LLP as the Receiver and Manager of the hotel.

“Notice is hereby given that Kamal Anantroy Bhatt and Jai Kamal Bhatt, of Anant Bhatt LLP, were appointed as Joint Receivers and Managers (‘the Receivers’) of Eastland Hotel Limited (‘the Company’) on September 9, 2025, by Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited (‘the Bank’),” read part of the notice.

The notice further stated that its purpose was to inform all stakeholders that, following the Receivers’ appointment, the affairs and business of the company would henceforth be directed by the Receivers.

Their powers extend to all assets and undertakings of the hotel, and only they or their authorized representatives may deal with them.

Equity Bank also cautioned that any individual engaging in transactions involving the hotel’s assets, whether through use, purchase, sale, or other dealings, without the Receiver’s prior written consent, would be contravening the law and subject to legal consequences.

“The powers of the Directors in terms of dealing with the Company’s business and assets no longer apply.

Any person who purports to hold, receive, use, buy, sell, contract, or otherwise deal with the assets of the Company without the prior written consent of the Receivers will be acting in contravention of the law and liable to legal action,” the notice added.

Additionally, the notice required the directors to submit a Statement of the Company’s Affairs within 12 days, in the prescribed format. The Receivers, however, will act on behalf of the Company without any personal liability. All claims or inquiries relating to the Company should be addressed to the Receiver at:

Kamal Anantroy Bhatt Anant Bhatt LLP – 1st Floor, City House, Nyerere Avenue, Mombasa P.O. Box 80766-80100 Telephone: 0726 241 555 Email: Website: www.anantbhattilp.com

Eastland Hotel is a 4-star modern establishment located in the Kilimani area of Nairobi, popular with both business and leisure travelers.

The hotel, which opened in 2011, features a Chinese-themed atmosphere and offers a wide range of amenities and facilities. Conveniently situated near shopping centers such as Prestige Plaza, Adlife Plaza, and Yaya Centre, the hotel lies approximately 7 km from Nairobi’s Central Business District.

Besides the Eastland Hotel, another Hotel that has been recently placed under receivership is the Nairobi Upperhill Hotel.

Nairobi Upperhill Hotel, a popular establishment in Nairobi, was placed under receivership by the National Bank of Kenya (NBK).

In a notice dated Wednesday, August 20, 2025, NBK announced the appointment of Kamal Anantroy Bhatt of Anant Bhatt LLP as the Receiver and Manager of the hotel.

“Notice is hereby given that Kamal Anantroy Bhatt, of Anant Bhatt LLP, was appointed as Receiver & Manager (‘The Receiver’) of Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel Limited (‘the Company’) on 18th August 2025 by National Bank of Kenya Limited (‘the Bank’),” the notice read in part.

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