Hosea Chemweno Barmao & another v Raymond Kipkorir Cheruiyot & 2 others [2021] KECPT 25 (KLR)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 25
- Citation
- [2021] KECPT 25 (KLR)
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TypeCo-operative DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramHon. Rose
Holding
The elections on 26th May 2021 are declared null and void. The officials in office before the 31st May 2019 elections are ordered to continue in office until fresh elections are conducted. A general meeting is ordered to be called within 60 days.
Facts
The case involves a dispute over elections at Ngenda Investment Rural Co-operative Limited, with claims of nullification of certain elections and orders for fresh elections.
Issues
- Nullification of elections conducted on 26th May 2021
- Status quo ante for officials in office before 31st May 2019
- Call for a general meeting to conduct fresh elections
Reasoning
The court found that the elections on 26th May 2021 were not conducted properly and thus nullified them. The officials in office before the 31st May 2019 elections were deemed to be in their rightful positions.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, original judgment set aside
Orders
- Supplemental elections of officials/management declared null and void
- Officials in office before 31st May 2019 continue in office
- Call for a general meeting to conduct fresh elections within 60 days
- Dismissal of Proposed Interested Parties' Application
Remedies
- Nullification of elections
- Status quo ante for officials
- Call for fresh elections
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