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Charles Cardovilis & another v Kenya Rugby Union [2021] KESDT 454 (KLR)

[2021] KESDT 454 (KLR) KESDT
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Court
KESDT
Case number
454
Citation
[2021] KESDT 454 (KLR)
Decided
25 May 2021
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TypeAppealPostureFirst AppealCoramJohn M. Ohaga S.C., Gabriel Ouko, E. Gichuru Kiplagat
Holding

The Tribunal upheld the Respondent's decision and denied the Appellants' application for a temporary stay.

Facts

The Respondent, Kenya Rugby Union, held disciplinary proceedings against the Appellants, Charles Cardovilis and Godfrey Okoth, for misconduct involving criticism of referees on their social media platforms. The Respondent imposed a provisional suspension pending a misconduct hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the Respondent arrived at its decision in accordance with the WR regulations
  2. Whether the Tribunal should grant the Appellants' application for a temporary stay of the suspension

Reasoning

The Tribunal considered the evidence and found that the Respondent's decision was in accordance with the WR regulations. The Tribunal also noted that the Appellants' application for a temporary stay was not urgent and granted.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Tribunal denied the Appellants' application for a temporary stay of the suspension

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Selle vs Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd [1968] EA 123
  • PIL Kenya Ltd vs Oppong [2009] KLR 442
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