Kenyan case law

• Maina & 9 others v Kafahamu (Tribunal Case E683 (414) of 2022) [2023] KECPT 737 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Tribunal dismissed the application and struck out the Respondent's statement of defence, finding it a total sham and bad in law.

  [2023] KECPT 737 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Oluoch v Metropolitan National Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 167 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 790 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ We find in favor of the claimant for Kshs. 146,028.13/- plus costs and interest from the date of filing the claim.

  [2023] KECPT 790 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• M'Mrimberia v Fen Sacco Society Limited (Tribunal Case 151 (E230) of 2021) [2023] KECPT 830 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ We find merit in the Claimant’s case and enter judgment in favor of the Claimant for Ksh 132,000/= plus cost and interest.

  [2023] KECPT 830 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Macharia v Stima Investment Co-operative Society (Tribunal Case 387 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 815 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Claimant is to bear the auctioneer's costs, and the Respondent is to bear the costs of the suit.

  [2023] KECPT 815 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Kaunda v Nation Sacco Limited (Tribunal Case 397 (E192) of 2021) [2023] KECPT 840 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Tribunal finds misjoinder does not lie in this matter and dismisses the Notice of Motion Application with costs.

  [2023] KECPT 840 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Kaguan & another v Amica Savings and Credit & another (Tribunal Case 329 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 782 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The claimant does owe the respondent the monies defaulted and the claim is dismissed with costs to respondents.

  [2023] KECPT 782 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Maingi v St. Marys Transport Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 697 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 912 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Tribunal finds in favor of the Claimant, awarding a refund of Kshs. 180,679/=. The prayer for general damages for loss of earning capacity fails.

  [2023] KECPT 912 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Munyi v Tekangu Farmers Co-operative Society (Tribunal Case 278/E303 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 826 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds that the claimant was not given adequate opportunity to be heard in a general meeting and was expelled unfairly.

  [2023] KECPT 826 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Maina v Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd (Tribunal Case 371/E003 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 781 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Claimant is entitled to a refund of Kshs. 476,660.00/= and the Respondent is to bear the costs of the suit.

  [2023] KECPT 781 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Gatimu v Transcom Sacco Limited (Tribunal Case 532 (E365) of 2021) [2023] KECPT 819 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Claimant is entitled to a refund of Ksh 212,140/= after deductions plus cost and interests.

  [2023] KECPT 819 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Njeri & 6 others v Naulikha; Hazina Sacco Society Limited (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case 183 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 849 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Bill of Cost is assessed at Kshs. 125,980/=

  [2023] KECPT 849 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Mwangala v Ochieng (Tribunal Case 180 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 751 (KLR) (Nairobi) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ We find that the Claimant paid for the debt taken by the Respondent and thus the Respondent owes the Claimant Kshs. 15,219/= plus costs and interest from the date of filing the suit.

  [2023] KECPT 751 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Kamutu v Metropolitan National Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 408/E198 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 801 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Tribunal holds that the Claimant met the burden of proof and the Respondent did not meet the balance of probabilities in refunding contributions.

  [2023] KECPT 801 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Lidechi v Urithi Housing Co-operative; Equity Bank Kenya & another (Garnishee) (Tribunal Case 23 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 828 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Claimant's amended notice of motion is disallowed.

  [2023] KECPT 828 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Omollo v Gloskonza Travellers Saving and Credit Co-operative Society (Tribunal Case Miscellaneous E002 of 2022) [2023] KECPT 740 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Tribunal dismisses the Claimant's Application dated 30th March 2022, with costs.

  [2023] KECPT 740 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Owino v Huduma Sacco Society Ltd (Tribunal Case 539 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 805 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The warrants of arrest are lifted, and a stay of execution is granted. The Respondent is allowed to pay the decretal sum in full within 30 days, with costs granted to the Claimant.

  [2023] KECPT 805 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Waithaka & another v Urithi Housing Co-operatives Society Limited (Cause 136 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 752 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds in favor of the Claimant for a refund of Kshs 1,652,200/= and a 10% penalty, but denies the prayer for vacant possession of the plot.

  [2023] KECPT 752 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Mwaniki v Fortune Sacco Limited (Tribunal Case 297 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 855 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Claimant's Bill of Costs is assessed as Kshs. 29,365/=

  [2023] KECPT 855 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Mugo & 40 others v Akungu (Cause E018 (15) of 2022) [2023] KECPT 832 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The court finds that the objector has satisfied the legal threshold for setting aside the intended proclamation and has proved interest, legal or equitable in the attached property.

  [2023] KECPT 832 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Magut & 6 others v Kitisuru Sacco Society Ltd & another (Tribunal Case 456 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 921 (KLR) (Civ) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The Application for joinder is dismissed. The Application for contempt is dismissed, but the parties are directed to file and exchange witness statements and documents.

  [2023] KECPT 921 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Vogg & 10 others v Marindich & another (Tribunal Case 203 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 851 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Ruling)

  ✦ The 1st Respondent's application for representation is granted. The application to reconsider the judgment is dismissed. The application for costs is also dismissed.

  [2023] KECPT 851 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Muchiri v Society (Tribunal Case 82 of 2020) [2023] KECPT 747 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Claimant's claim is dismissed with costs.

  [2023] KECPT 747 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Ndungu v Commissioner for Cooperative Development & another (Civil Appeal 4 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 824 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, and the appellant is ordered to pay the surcharge amount of Kshs. 153,500/=

  [2023] KECPT 824 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Kipkemboi v Metropolitan Teachers Ltd (Civil Case 507 of 2021) [2023] KECPT 759 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The Tribunal finds in favor of the Claimant for Kshs 87,008/= plus costs and interest

  [2023] KECPT 759 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023

• Keana v Bob Morgan Sacco (Tribunal Case 657 of 2019) [2023] KECPT 816 (KLR) (31 August 2023) (Judgment)

  ✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff for Ksh 135,542/= plus costs and interest of the suit

  [2023] KECPT 816 (KLR) Co-operative Tribunal 31 August 2023