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Thilange Munjuri Acquilino v Baimuru Investments Limited & 3 others [2020] KEHC 6260 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 6260 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6260
Citation
[2020] KEHC 6260 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for Interim Orders and Leave to Commence Derivative ActionCoramHON.ANNE ADWERA ONGINJO
Holding

The application is dismissed with costs to the respondents.

Facts

The applicant, Thilange Munjuri Acquilino, is a minority shareholder of Meru Equatorial Nuts Limited. He seeks an injunction to prevent the removal of his position as a director and orders for disclosure and an audit.

Issues

  1. Oppressive conduct by the respondents
  2. Failure to supply reasons for removal
  3. Disclosure and audit of financial transactions

Reasoning

The applicant failed to substantiate his claims under Sections 238, 780, and 782(2) of the Companies Act. The court found that the actions of the respondents did not involve negligence or breach of duty.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Companies Act No. 17 of 2015
  • Articles of Association
Cases cited (3)
  • Kenya Hospital Association and 7 Others v Maxwell Otieno Odongo and 5 Others [2019] eKLR
  • Isiah waweru Njumi and 2others v Muturi Ndungu 2016 eklr
  • Recchion v Kirby 637 F. Supp. 1309 (W.D. Pa. 1986)
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