Chege v MTN Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 320 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 764 (KLR) (Nairobi) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Co-operative Tribunal
- Case number
- 764
- Citation
- [2023] KECPT 764 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2023
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TypeMembership DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Cooperative TribunalCoramCHAIR
Holding
The Tribunal finds that the Respondent's letter dated 4th October, 2019 was a suspension, not an expulsion, and that the Claimant is entitled to a refund of funds and payment of dividends.
Facts
The Claimant Arthur Macharia Chege was a member of MTN Sacco Society Ltd from 2010. He was suspended in October 2019 and later resigned. The Claimant claims he is entitled to a refund of funds and payment of dividends.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was expelled or suspended from the Respondent's membership in October 2019
- Whether the Respondent's by-laws provide for a refund of funds after deducting liabilities
Reasoning
The Tribunal considers the Respondent's letter as a suspension and not an expulsion, and finds the Claimant entitled to a refund of funds and payment of dividends.
Outcome
The Tribunal dismisses the Claimant's claim for a refund of funds and payment of dividends.
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