Kenyan Premier League Limited v Nick Mwendwa & 3 others [2017] KESDT 5 (KLR)
- Court
- KESDT
- Case number
- 5
- Citation
- [2017] KESDT 5 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 January 2017
The Tribunal finds that KPL has standing as a sports organization and has the requisite jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute.
Facts
The Kenyan Premier League Limited (KPL) seeks to register as a sports organization under the Sports Act, No. 15 of 2013, but has not received a decision from the Sports Registrar. KPL disputes the number of teams in the 2017/2018 season, claiming the Agreement dated 24th September, 2015, should have 16 or 18 teams.
Issues
- KPL's standing as a sports organization
- Jurisdiction of the Sports Disputes Tribunal
- Validity of the Agreement
Reasoning
The Tribunal upholds KPL's standing as a sports organization by referencing section 49 of the Sports Act, which allows for the transition of existing sports organizations. The Tribunal also establishes its jurisdiction to hear the dispute based on the Agreement's clause 10 and section 58(b) of the Sports Act.
Outcome
KPL's petition for injunction is granted.
Orders
- Injunction granted
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sports Act, No. 15 of 2013
- Societies Act, Cap. 108
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