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Kevin Turunga Ithagi v Fred Ochieng & 5 others [2015] KEHC 1952 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 1952 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1952
Citation
[2015] KEHC 1952 (KLR)
Decided
26 October 2015
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TypePetition for Conservatory OrdersPostureRespondents' Motion for Summary Judgment
Holding

Conservatory orders are granted to stay the AGM and elections for 120 days.

Facts

KMJA was registered in 2010 and held its first AGM in 2012. The Petitioner seeks to stay the AGM and elections due to alleged non-compliance with the Societies Act.

Issues

  1. Petitioner's standing
  2. Validity of the Petition
  3. Entitlement to conservatory orders

Reasoning

The court found the Petitioner had standing and the Petition raised constitutional issues. The court granted conservatory orders to ensure compliance with the Societies Act.

Outcome

Conservatory orders granted

Orders

  • Stay of AGM and annual conference for 120 days
  • Stay of elections for 120 days
  • Liberty to apply for further orders

Remedies

  • Ensuring compliance with the Societies Act

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Societies Act (Cap 108) Laws of Kenya
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • Nancy Makokha Baraza v Judicial Service Commission & 9 Others [2012]eKLR
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