Co-operative Tribunal judgments

Odhiabo & 5 others v Stima DT Sacco Society Limited (Tribunal Case 531 of 2018) [2023] KECPT 903 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Bill of Cost is hereby taxed at Kshs. 129,200/=

[2023] KECPT 903 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Mbogo v Metropolitan National Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 3/ E003 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 788 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal holds that the Claimant met the burden of proof for withdrawal and the 2019 Annual General Meeting Resolutions were not legally binding due to procedural violations.

[2023] KECPT 788 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Njeru v Nawiri Sacco Society Limited (Cause 810/E901 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 812 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds in favor of the Claimant and orders the Respondent to pay Njeru Kshs.1,500/= as daily profit from 6/10/2022 to the day of delivering this judgment.

[2023] KECPT 812 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Muchoki v Urithi Housing Co-operative Society Limited (Tribunal Case 235 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 839 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds merit in the Claimant's claim and orders a refund of Kshs 355,000/= and costs of suit.

[2023] KECPT 839 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Njenga & another v Embu Gaturi Cooperative Society Limited (Tribunal Case 83 of 2007) [2023] KECPT 804 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal's jurisdiction to tax costs is upheld, and the claimants' Bill of Costs is taxed at a higher scale.

[2023] KECPT 804 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Barchok (Suing on his Behalf and on Behalf of 26 other Members) v Post Bank Regulated Non-WDT Sacco Society Ltd & another (Tribunal Case 24/E039 of 2023) [2023] KECPT 908 (KLR) (Civ) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds in favor of the applicants on a balance of probability and allows the application in terms of prayer number 2 and 4.

[2023] KECPT 908 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Chege v MTN Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 320 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 764 (KLR) (Nairobi) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal finds that the Respondent's letter dated 4th October, 2019 was a suspension, not an expulsion, and that the Claimant is entitled to a refund of funds and payment of dividends.

[2023] KECPT 764 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Muthuri v Menya Services Savings and Credit Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 397 of 2016) [2023] KECPT 911 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The bill of costs is hereby taxed at Kshs. 134,275/=

[2023] KECPT 911 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Ndumberi Dairy Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited v Waruinge (Tribunal Case 46 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 844 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ Respondent/Applicant was not properly served with Summons to enter Appearance and Statement of Claim.

[2023] KECPT 844 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Shoppers Sacco Society v Waweru (Tribunal Case E135 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 807 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Interlocutory Judgment and Consequential Orders are set aside, and leave is granted to the Respondent to defend the claim.

[2023] KECPT 807 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Mhasibu Sacco v Mwangi (Tribunal Case 772 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 905 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Bill of Costs is hereby taxed at Kshs 150,530/= as per Schedule II Advocate’s Remuneration (Amendment) Order 2014

[2023] KECPT 905 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Maringa v Harambee Sacco Society Limited (Tribunal Case 285 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 755 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Judgment in favor of the Respondent

[2023] KECPT 755 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Dimkes DT Sacco v Muriithi (Tribunal Case 990/E1049 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 915 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Respondent is only entitled to default interest accrued on Kshs.568,893.68/=. The Claimant is awarded Kshs. 656,807.45 plus costs and interest.

[2023] KECPT 915 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Ongeri (Suing for and on behalf of members of Wells Fargo Employees) v Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd (Tribunal Case 154 (E184) of 2023) [2023] KECPT 800 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the Claim.

[2023] KECPT 800 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Mwaura v Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd (Tribunal Case 434 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 857 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Bill of Cost is hereby taxed at Kshs. 79,205/=.

[2023] KECPT 857 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Runo v Unison Sacco Society Ltd & another (Tribunal Case 429 (E707) of 2022) [2023] KECPT 834 (KLR) (Civ) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the Respondents did not comply with the conditions precedent to sale of the charged property by public auction.

[2023] KECPT 834 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Kulohoma v Rembo Shuttle Savings & Credit Co-operative Society (Cause 232 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 769 (KLR) (Civ) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the claimant's suspension unlawful and orders the respondent to pay remuneration for the months of April, May, and June 2020 at Kshs.10,000 per month.

[2023] KECPT 769 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Runo v Unison Sacco Society Ltd & another (Tribunal Case 429 (E707) of 2022) [2023] KECPT 845 (KLR) (26 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The intended sale of the Claimant's property was unlawful and illegal. The Respondent is still at liberty to pursue the loan in accordance to the law.

[2023] KECPT 845 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 26 October 2023

Gutto v Otieno (Tribunal Case 106 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 847 (KLR) (Civ) (19 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Respondent is liable to refund the Claimant's deducted shares. The Claimant is not entitled to lost dividends.

[2023] KECPT 847 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 19 October 2023

PCEA Ruiru Sacco Ltd v Muruja (Tribunal Case E070 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 732 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Respondent is indebted to the Claimant.

[2023] KECPT 732 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 28 September 2023

Wahome & 2 others v FEP Saving & Credit Society Limited (Tribunal Case 29 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 918 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant's claim is allowed, and judgment is entered in favor of the Claimant against the Respondent for Kshs. 859,600/= plus interest and costs.

[2023] KECPT 918 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 28 September 2023

Jachin Sacco Limited v Githinji (Tribunal Case 493 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 778 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Tribunal enters judgment in favor of the Claimant for Kshs. 2,529,454/=, plus costs and interest.

[2023] KECPT 778 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 28 September 2023

Mwae v Omondi; Law Society of Kenya (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E012 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 730 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Respondent is not in contempt and cannot be committed to civil jail.

[2023] KECPT 730 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 28 September 2023

PCEA Ruiru Sacco Ltd v Murigi (Tribunal Case 372/ E177 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 806 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Judgment is entered for Kshs. 232,530/= as prayed in the claim plus costs and interest in the claim at Tribunal rates from the date of ling claim.

[2023] KECPT 806 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 28 September 2023

Ghalano Sacco Ltd v Maina (Tribunal Case E019 (442) of 2022) [2023] KECPT 736 (KLR) (Civ) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Judgment in favour of the claimant for Kes 295,222/= plus costs and interests of the suit

[2023] KECPT 736 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 28 September 2023

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