Evangelical Mission for Africa & another v Kimani Gachuhi & another [2015] KEHC 4518 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4518
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4518 (KLR)
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TypeArbitrationPostureAppeal from an arbitral awardCoramE. K. O. OGOLA, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Gitonga
Holding
The court finds that the tribunal had jurisdiction to address issues relevant to the other agreements, and the consent order did not expand its mandate.
Facts
The parties entered into a license agreement and other agreements, leading to an arbitration. The Claimants sought to set aside the arbitral award on the grounds that the tribunal had jurisdiction over issues not contemplated by the license agreement.
Issues
- Whether the arbitral tribunal had jurisdiction to adjudicate on claims arising from the other agreements other than the license.
- Whether the consent order filed in court expanded the mandate of the tribunal to address issues relevant to the other agreements.
Reasoning
The tribunal addressed the jurisdiction issue and ruled that it had jurisdiction over the other agreements. The Claimants' submission that the tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction was rejected.
Outcome
The arbitral award is set aside.
Orders
- The arbitral award is set aside.
- The matter is referred to arbitration for the second time.
Remedies
- Set aside the arbitral award.
- Costs for the Claimants.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act, Cap 49 of the Laws of Kenya
- Constitution of Kenya
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