Juma v Metropolitan National Sacco Limited (Tribunal Case E652 of 2024) [2026] KECOPT 213 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Cooperative Tribunal
- Case number
- 213
- Citation
- [2026] KECOPT 213 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2026
- Judges
- J Mwatsama, B Sawe, F Lotuiya, M Chesikaw, PO Aol
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCivilPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramHon. J. Mwatsama, Hon. F. Lotuiya, Hon. P. Aol
Holding
The Claimant is entitled to her refund of Kshs. 445,527.
Facts
Claimant Clare Akasa Juma was a member of Metropolitan National Sacco Limited from May 2008. She withdrew from the society on May 15, 2024, and claimed a refund of KShs. 445,527. The Respondent denied the claim, citing a resolution to suspend all refunds.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to her refund of Kshs. 445,527.
- Whether the society's financial instability is a valid reason to deny the refund.
Reasoning
The Claimant provided evidence that the Respondent held her deposits. The Respondent admitted owing the Claimant but did not specify any liabilities. The court ruled that the society's financial challenges do not justify denying the refund.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Claimant for Kshs. 445,527.
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