Chelagat (Suing as the duly elected and founding Chairman of London Prestige Sacho Kabarnet Branch) v Kimeres & 5 others (Tribunal Case E016 of 2025) [2026] KECOPT 108 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Copyright Tribunal
- Case number
- 108
- Citation
- [2026] KECOPT 108 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2026
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TypeCooperative DisputePostureRespondents filed preliminary objections, which were dismissed.
Holding
The Preliminary Objections are dismissed.
Facts
The Claimant, James K. Chelagat, seeks to reinstate as the Chairman of London Prestige Sacco Limited, while the Respondents claim he was removed from office.
Issues
- Capacity of the Claimant to institute the suit
- Authority of the Claimant to institute the suit
- Exhaustion of disputes resolution mechanisms
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the preliminary objections were not on a point of law and were based on disputed facts.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objections are dismissed.
Orders
- Declining the Notice of Preliminary Objection
- Striking out the Claimant's Statement of Claim
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the Respondents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Cooperative Societies Act
- Section 67 of London Prestige Sacco Limited Society's by-laws
Cases cited (4)
- Mukisa Biscuits Manufacturing Co Ltd vs West End Distributors Ltd (1969) EA 696
- Oraro v Mbaja (2005) eKLR
- United Assurance Co. Ltd v Attorney General (SCCA NO. 1 of 1998)
- Nyaoga v Chairman Kisii County Assembly & 3 Others (2023) KECA 1540 (KLR)
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