Cherop v Cheboi & 6 others (Petition E009 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 16153 (KLR) (6 November 2025) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2025] KEHC 16153 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT KABARNET PETITION E009 OF 2024 RB NGETICH, J NOVEMBER 6, 2025 BETWEEN SAMSON CHEROP ................................................................................ PETITIONER AND HE BENJAMIN CHEBOI .............................................................. 1ST RESPONDENT DENNIS KIMUTAI ....................................................................... 2ND RESPONDENT KENNETH RUTTO ...................................................................... 3RD RESPONDENT FKL ELECTORAL BOARD ......................................................... 4TH RESPONDENT FOOTHBALL KENYA FEDERATION ....................................... 5TH RESPONDENT THE CABINET SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS GREATIVE ECONOMY AND SPORTS .......................................................... 6TH RESPONDENT THE HON ATTORNEY GENERAL ........................................... 7TH RESPONDENT RULING 1. I have heard parties herein in respect to the application filed under Certificate of Urgency. They have indicated that the tournament is to start tomorrow. In my view, they have come to court late in the day. There is no doubt that preparations have been done in respect to the tournament scheduled for tomorrow. 2. I also take note of the fact that jurisdiction of this court is being challenged. The matter was being mentioned today to confirm compliance in respect to filing of written submissions in respect to Preliminary Objection challenging this court’s jurisdiction. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/16153/eng@2025-11-06 1
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3. In view of the fact that the application has come to court at the eleventh hour to stop the tournament scheduled for tomorrow, and the fact that the issue of jurisdiction is yet to be determined, I am inclined to decline conservatory orders sought by the petitioner. RULING DELIVERED, DATED AND SIGNED VIRTUALLY AT KABARNET THIS 6TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025. …………….……… RACHEL NGETICH JUDGE In the presence of: CA Elvis/Momanyi. Petitioner present. Ms. Tororei for 1st and 2nd Respondents. Mr Gacheru for 3rd ,4th and 5th Respondents. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2025/16153/eng@2025-11-06 2
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