Obuya & 7 others v Kalpesh Solanki (Tribunal Appeal E012 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 4879 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Ruling)

The court lacks jurisdiction due to the doctrine of exhaustion and existence of parallel proceedings before the Sports Disputes Tribunal; the application is barred by res judicata and fails to meet the threshold for interlocutory relief.

Citation: [2026] KEHC 4879 (KLR)
Parties: Appellants/respondents: Kennedy Otieno Obuya & 7 Others; Applicant: Kalpesh Solanki
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 17 April 2026
Case Number: Tribunal Appeal E012 of 2025
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Ruling on Interlocutory Application
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Jurisdiction, Res Judicata, Interlocutory Injunctions, Exhaustion of Remedies, Admissibility of Affidavits
Source Language: English

Sports Law Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Jurisdiction Res Judicata Interlocutory Injunctions Exhaustion of Remedies Admissibility of Affidavits

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Parties

Kennedy Otieno Obuya & 7 Others

Appellants/respondents

Kalpesh Solanki

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Interlocutory Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court has jurisdiction in light of Section 58 of the Sports Act and pending Tribunal proceedings
2 Whether the application is barred by res judicata
3 Whether the threshold for interlocutory relief is met

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

Applicant’s Notice of Motion dated 7th April 2026 dismissed
Parties directed to pursue dispute before Sports Disputes Tribunal under Section 58 of Sports Act