Muchiri v Capital Markets Authority (Appeal 1(NRB) of 2013) [2016] KECMT 18 (KLR) (7 June 2016) (Judgment)
- Court
- KECMT
- Case number
- 18
- Citation
- [2016] KECMT 18 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 June 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from an enforcement action by the Capital Markets AuthorityCoramJK KIBET, L MACHARIA, K. NYAMWEYA, K. KINYUA
Holding
The Tribunal finds that the Appellant was not accorded a fair hearing and the decision to disqualify him was arbitrary.
Facts
The Appellant, Brian Muchiri, was a former Associate Director and Head of Fixed Income Securities at Apex Africa Capital Limited. The Respondent, Capital Markets Authority, imposed sanctions on the Appellant, disqualifying him from appointment as a Director of listed companies or licensed persons for seven years.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was accorded a fair hearing by the Authority?
- Whether the decision to disqualify the Appellant was arbitrary/unreasonable?
- Whether the Appellant had a duty to disclose his personal interest in bond transactions to his employer?
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Appellant was not provided with adequate time and facilities to prepare his defense, and the reasons for the decision were not sufficiently detailed.
Outcome
Affirmed the decision of the Respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Capital Markets Act Cap 485A
- Article 50 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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