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Kibuthu & another v Kenya USA Diaspora Sacco & 2 others (Tribunal Case 24 of 2021) [2022] KECPT 151 (KLR) (18 February 2022) (Ruling)

[2022] KECPT 151 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal
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Court
Co-operative Tribunal
Case number
151
Citation
[2022] KECPT 151 (KLR)
Decided
18 February 2022
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TypeInjunction ApplicationPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramHON. J MWATSAMA
Holding

The Application is dismissed as the delay costs the Respondent herein to the detriment of the general membership.

Facts

The 1st Respondent, Kenya USA Diaspora Sacco, issued a circular to members on May 30, 2020, creating an office of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position.

Issues

  1. Whether the Claimants have satisfied the threshold to give Injunctive Orders?
  2. Whether the Respondent has the authority to issue the circular and create the CEO position?

Reasoning

The court found that the application seeks to usurp the powers of the membership as donated to the board, and the delay in filing the written submissions by the Respondent is detrimental to the general membership.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The Application for determination has been dismissed.
  • The costs of this Application be borne by the Respondents.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Cooperative Tribunal (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2009
  • Civil Procedure Act Cap 21
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