Macharia v Metropolitan National Sacco Limited (Tribunal Case E634 of 2023) [2026] KECOPT 210 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Cooperative Tribunal
- Case number
- 210
- Citation
- [2026] KECOPT 210 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2026
- Judges
- J Mwatsama, B Sawe, F Lotuiya, M Chesikaw, PO Aol
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeRefund DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramJ Mwatsama, B Sawe, F Lotuiya, M Chesikaw, PO Aol
Holding
The Claimant is entitled to his refund of KShs. 287,091.00 plus costs and interest from the date of filing the suit.
Facts
Edward Macharia claimed a refund of KShs. 287,091.00 from Metropolitan National Sacco Limited, alleging he had withdrawn his savings in January 2022. The Respondent denied the claim, citing a resolution to suspend all refunds.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to his refund of KShs. 287,091.00
- Whether the Respondent's financial stability is a valid excuse to not pay the Claimant
Reasoning
The Claimant provided evidence of his savings, and the Respondent did not provide any evidence to deny the refund. The Respondent's argument of financial instability is not a valid excuse.
Outcome
In favour of the Claimant
Remedies
- Refund of KShs. 287,091.00
- Costs of the suit
- Interest from the date of filing the suit
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