John Omollo Nyakongo(T.A H.R. Ganijee & Sons) v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission [2019] KEHC 4034 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4034
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 4034 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2019
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TypeArbitration EnforcementPostureApplication for Enforcement of Arbitral Interim Order
Holding
The court held that the order for costs does not qualify as an award to be recognized and enforced.
Facts
The applicant sought an order for enforcement of an arbitral interim order awarding costs in the sum of Kshs. 208,000/=, which was made on February 17, 2017. The respondent opposed the application, arguing that the order was not an award and that the required statutory provisions had not been satisfied.
Issues
- Whether the order for costs qualifies as an award to be recognized and enforced
- Whether the respondent's opposition to the application is valid
Reasoning
The court emphasized that arbitration is faster, expeditious, and cost-efficient compared to litigation. It also noted that courts are cautious not to interfere with parties' choice of forum to maintain the benefits of arbitration.
Outcome
The court denied the application for enforcement of the arbitral interim order.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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