Kings Investment Management Co Ltd v Rivatex East Africa Limited (Civil Case 17 of 2020) [2024] KEHC 1203 (KLR) (14 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1203
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 1203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 February 2024
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for ContemptCoramRN NYAKUNDI
Holding
The court found that the respondent has shown adequate cause to be held in contempt of court due to breach of contract, culpable unlawfulness, or illegality.
Facts
Kings Investment Management Co Ltd applied for the respondent, Dr. Thomas Kipkurgat, to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court for not complying with court orders.
Issues
- Whether the respondent has shown cause as to why he should not be held in contempt of court
- Whether the court was justified in ordering specific performance
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent has not complied with court orders and has failed to explain why he should not be held in contempt. The court also noted that the respondent has not disputed his role as the Managing Director of the company.
Outcome
The court found the respondent in contempt of court.
Orders
- The court found the Managing Director personally liable for any impropriety on such expenditure and remains bound personally under various provisions of law.
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes Act (ACEC)
- Companies Act 2015
- Public Procurement and Disposal Act (PPDA)
Cases cited (2)
- RTS Flexible Systems Vs Molkerei Alois Muller GmbH & Co. KG (2010) UKSC
- Pheko Vs Ekurhuleni City (2015)
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