Charles Kariuki Wambugu v National Olympic Committee Of Kenya [2015] KESDT 2 (KLR)
- Court
- KESDT
- Case number
- 2
- Citation
- [2015] KESDT 2 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2015
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Sports Disputes TribunalCoramJohn M. Ohaga, Robert Asembo, GMT Ottieno
Holding
The Appellant's exclusion from the Bowls team was unlawful and without just cause. The Appellant is awarded nominal damages in the sum of Kshs. 350,000.00.
Facts
The Appellant, Charles Kariuki Wambugu, was selected as the manager of the Kenya Bowling Association team for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He was then notified of his removal shortly before the team's departure. The Appellant claims the Respondent, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, removed him without just cause.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent removed the Appellant as team manager for the Bowls team and precluded him from traveling to the Commonwealth Games.
- Whether the Appellant is entitled to moral damages for the manner of his ejection from the team.
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Kenya Bowling Association has sole responsibility for the control of all competitions, and the Respondent had no authority to enter into the affairs of the Kenya Bowling Association.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- The Appellant is awarded nominal damages in the sum of Kshs. 350,000.00.
- The Appellant is awarded costs of the action.
Remedies
- Nominal damages in the sum of Kshs. 350,000.00.
- Costs of the action.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Ariosa v. Club Olympia
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