A strange incident shocked residents of Tasia Stage in Nairobi after a landlord and his building was attacked by a swarm of bees following a heated dispute with a tenant over a KSh 15,000 house deposit refund.
According to witnesses, the tenant, identified as Mark Mulinge from Machakos, had rented the house in September 2025. He paid one month’s rent plus a deposit under an agreement that the deposit would be refundable if he maintained the house in good condition.
After about five months of stay, Mulinge informed the landlord that he planned to move to another house and requested the refund of his deposit. The landlord allegedly declined, claiming the house had been left dirty and required repairs.
Neighbors say the disagreement quickly turned into a public confrontation.
“They exchanged harsh words outside the compound. The tenant warned him that he should not keep money unfairly,” said one resident who witnessed the argument.
Several locals claimed the tenant later sought help from a traditional spiritual practitioner to pressure the landlord into refunding the money. These claims could not be independently verified.
“Mulinge alichukua simu akapiga akisema, Hello Daktari Kashiririka, nataka unisaidie, akamwambia shida zake na vile angetaka” one of the neighbors who lived next to Mulinge has revealed.
Shortly afterward, a swarm of bees appeared within the compound, causing panic among tenants and bystanders. The landlord was forced to run for safety as neighbors scattered.
“People started running in different directions. It caused a lot of confusion and embarrassment,” another witness said.
Residents say the incident drew a crowd and sparked debate about tenant rights and landlord responsibilities regarding deposit refunds.
Following the commotion, the landlord reportedly apologized and agreed to refund the disputed deposit. No serious injuries were reported, and local authorities were not immediately involved.
Housing advocates in the area have since urged both landlords and tenants to use written agreements and proper dispute resolution channels when handling deposit conflicts.
