Linus Gerald Marangu v Major Rtd Suleiman Sumba & 3 others [2021] KESDT 123 (KLR)
- Court
- KESDT
- Case number
- 123
- Citation
- [2021] KESDT 123 (KLR)
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TypeSports DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Sports Disputes TribunalCoramMrs. Elynah Shiveka, Mrs. Njeri Onyango
Holding
The Tribunal's jurisdiction was not established as there were no appropriate internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the respondent's organization.
Facts
The applicant, Linus Gerald Marangu, was removed as a coach from the Kenya Taekwondo 2020 Tokyo Olympics Team. He filed an application to the Sports Disputes Tribunal seeking to stay the suspension and to be reinstated as a coach.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal had jurisdiction to entertain the applicant's application
- Whether the actions and decisions by the respondents were procedurally and substantively lawful
Reasoning
The Tribunal's jurisdiction was not established as there were no appropriate internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the respondent's organization. The Tribunal's jurisdiction would be appellate, but the applicant should have exhausted internal mechanisms before approaching the Tribunal.
Outcome
The applicant's application was dismissed.
Orders
- All letters cancelling the applicant's appointment are null and void
- The applicant is restrained from interference, blocking access, or denial of his duties as a coach
- The applicant is reinstated to the camp, granted full access to the Taekwondo team, and provided with all benefits attendant thereto
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the applicant as a coach
- Full access to the Taekwondo team
- All benefits attendant to the applicant's position as a coach
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sports Act 2013
- Constitution of the Kenya Taekwondo Federation
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