Tribunal Ruling on Cooperative Elections
Date of Judgment: August 7, 2025
Case Reference: Nrb. CTC No. E177 of 2025
Tribunal Bench:
J. Mwaratsama – Deputy Chairperson
Beatrice Sawe – Member
Philip Gichuki – Member
Michael Chesikaw – Member
Fridah Lotiyia – Member
P. Aol – Member
Key Findings:
The meeting of 20 February 2025 was legally convened by the Commissioner for Cooperative Development.
Vetting of members was flawed as the official register was not availed.
Non-members participated in the meeting and elections.
At least two elected board members were not bona fide members of the society.
Membership was deeply divided, creating instability.
Orders Issued:
1. Declaration that elections of 20.2.2025 are null and void.
2. Fresh elections to be held under Commissioner’s oversight.
3. 1st Respondent to surrender official register of members to the Commissioner within 7 days.
4. Each party to bear their own costs.
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