Apima & 22 others v Ufahamu Sacco Society Limited & 5 others (Tribunal Case 976/E904 of 2023) [2026] KECOPT 9 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Copyright Tribunal
- Case number
- 9
- Citation
- [2026] KECOPT 9 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2026
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramHON. J. MWATSAMA, HON. BEATRICE SAWE, HON. FRIDAH LOTUIYA, HON. PHILIP GICHUKI, HON. MICHAEL CHESIKAW, HON. PAUL AOL
Holding
The name of Willis Okumu should be removed from the suit and the suit should proceed against the 1st Respondent.
Facts
Apima and 22 others filed a suit against Ufahamu Sacco Society Limited and 5 others for refund of members' savings/deposits. Willis Okumu, the chairman of the 1st Respondent, was named as a 3rd Respondent in the suit.
Issues
- Whether Willis Okumu should be included as a 3rd Respondent in the suit.
- Whether the suit should proceed against the 1st Respondent alone.
Reasoning
The Tribunal held that Willis Okumu, as the chairman of the 1st Respondent, is an independent body corporate and his duties include directing the affairs of the Society/Sacco. The Tribunal found that the allegations against him were unsubstantiated and not pleaded.
Outcome
The application was allowed.
Orders
- The name of Willis Okumu should be removed from the suit.
- The suit should proceed against the 1st Respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Co-operative Societies Act Cap. 490
- Sacco Societies Act
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