Nyutu Agrovet Limited v Airtel Networks Kenya Ltd (Civil Appeal (Application) 61 of 2012) [2024] KECA 523 (KLR) (9 May 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 523
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 523 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2024
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court rulingCoramGW NGENYE-MACHARIA, Kimondo, Maraga, Mohamed
Holding
The High Court's decision to set aside the arbitral award is upheld, and the appeal is dismissed.
Facts
Airtel Networks Kenya Ltd and Nyutu Agrovet Ltd entered into an agreement for Airtel to distribute Agrovet's products. Airtel presented forged bank payment slips, leading to a dispute and subsequent arbitration. The arbitrator awarded Agrovet $5.26 million, which Airtel challenged in the High Court.
Issues
- whether the arbitral award dealt with a dispute not contemplated by the parties
- whether the arbitrator dealt with a dispute outside the terms of reference to arbitration
- whether the award was in conflict with public policy
Reasoning
The High Court correctly identified the issues and applied the principle of severability, which did not apply in this case.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Leave to appeal is denied
- The appeal is struck out
- Costs are borne by the appellant
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