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Joyce Rasugu & another v Dolphine Kemunto Duke [2020] KEMSET 90 (KLR)

[2020] KEMSET 90 (KLR) KEMSET
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Court
KEMSET
Case number
90
Citation
[2020] KEMSET 90 (KLR)
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TypeMicro and Small Enterprises TribunalPostureClaim set down for formal proof instead of requesting final judgement in default of appearanceCoramJoseph M. Were, Ocharo Kebira, Annette Gikuya
Holding

Interest is awarded at the rate of 14% per annum from the date of borrowing till full payment

Facts

Mosiabano Self Help Group lent Dolphine Kemunto Duke Kshs. 10,000 on December 2, 2016. The group claimed interest and costs, which the Respondent did not challenge.

Issues

  1. Interest rate for the loan
  2. Award of interest

Reasoning

The claimants proved their case on a balance of probabilities, but the court decided not to award interest at 10% per month due to it being unconscionable and against public policy.

Outcome

Claimants awarded Kshs. 10,000 with interest at 14% per annum

Orders

  • Interest is to be charged from the date of borrowing till full payment
  • Respondent to bear the costs of the claim
  • Party and party costs assessed at Kshs. 5,000/-

Remedies

  • Award of interest at 14% per annum
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