Joseph Njogu Njuguna v Kevin Lewis Safari [2016] KEHC 8495 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8495
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8495 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 January 2016
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TypeArbitration RecognitionPostureApplication for recognition of arbitral awardCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The court grants the claimant's application for the recognition of the arbitral award
Facts
The claimant received an arbitral award for Kshs. 10,940,000 and interest. The respondent sought to set aside the award, alleging the arbitrator condemned him without giving him a chance to present his case. The respondent's advocate failed to inform the respondent about the hearing date or attend the proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the court should recognize the arbitral award
- Whether the respondent's application to set aside the award should be granted
Reasoning
The court dismissed the respondent's application to set aside the award, finding that the respondent did not demonstrate grounds for refusal of recognition. The court recognized the award as binding and enforceable.
Outcome
The court grants the claimant's application for the recognition of the arbitral award
Orders
- The award by the sole arbitrator, HON. KYALO MBOBU, dated 21st January 2014 is hereby recognized as binding and enforceable as a judgement of this court.
- A Decree will issue in accordance with the arbitral award.
- The costs of the application are awarded to the claimant.
Remedies
- Recognition of the arbitral award as a binding and enforceable judgement of the court
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Arbitration Act
Cases cited (1)
- Evanson Wambugu Gachugi v Simon Wainaina G
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