Kenya Rowing & Canoe Federation v National Olympic Committee of Kenya & another [2016] KESDT 13 (KLR)
- Court
- KESDT
- Case number
- 13
- Citation
- [2016] KESDT 13 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 February 2016
The Tribunal finds that the National Olympic Committee of Kenya ought to recognize the Petitioner as the national authority for rowing, canoe-kayak and dragon boat in Kenya.
Facts
The Kenya Rowing & Canoe Federation (Petitioner) applied to be registered as the national authority for rowing, canoe-kayak and dragon boat in Kenya. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (1st Respondent) is the national sports umbrella organization. The Registrar of Sports is the 2nd Respondent. The Petitioner claims it is the national sports organization managing water sports in Kenya.
Issues
- Whether the National Olympic Committee of Kenya ought to recognize the Petitioner
- Whether the prayers sought by the Petitioner are premature
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Kenya Rowing & Canoe Federation is the national sports organization managing water sports in Kenya and its members are former members of the Kenya Rowing & Canoe Association.
Outcome
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya recognized the Kenya Rowing & Canoe Federation as the national authority for rowing, canoe-kayak and dragon boat in Kenya.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sports Act, 2013
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