Langat & 2 others (Suing as the officials of the 343 members of Koita Welfare Self Help Group) v Kericho County Secretary & 12 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E142 of 2022) [2026] KECA 601 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 601
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 601 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for orders under Sections 3, 3A, and 3B of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act, Rules 43 and 44 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022CoramOKELLO, Oundo
Holding
The applicants' application fails and is dismissed.
Facts
The applicants seek orders finding the Kericho County Secretary and other officials in contempt of court for obstructing the administration of justice.
Issues
- Whether the applicants can find the Kericho County Secretary and other officials in contempt of court
- The standard of proof required for contempt proceedings
- The power to punish for contempt and its exercise
Reasoning
The court finds that the applicants cannot find the Kericho County Secretary and other officials in contempt of court without conclusive proof of the essential elements of civil contempt.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Appellate Jurisdiction Act
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2022
Cases cited (1)
- Jai Dayal vs. Krishan Lal Garg (1996) 11 SCC 588
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