Erastus Karanja Gakuya & another v John Kamau Mwangi & 3 others [2017] KEHC 9608 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9608
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9608 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2017
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TypeInterim OrderPostureCertified Urgent ApplicationCoramB. THURANIRA JADEN
Holding
The court orders that the meeting proceed with Willis Odhiambo as the chair.
Facts
The Plaintiffs and 2nd Interested Party proposed Willis Odhiambo as a neutral party to chair the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Tea Factory due to the dispute on the candidature and suitability of the 1st Plaintiff.
Issues
- Chairperson of the Board of Directors meeting
- Impartiality of the chairperson
Reasoning
The court found that Willis Odhiambo, proposed by the Plaintiffs and 2nd Interested Party, is a neutral party who can chair the meeting. The directors of the Tea Factory are parties to the dispute, making any of them an impartial chair uncertain.
Outcome
Interim Order Granted
Orders
- Meeting to proceed with Willis Odhiambo as chair
Remedies
- Costs in cause
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