By Robai Ludenyi
The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organisations (KUSCCO) has received a temporary lifeline after the High Court stepped in to stop the planned auction of its offices over a disputed claim of Ksh.108.8 million.
In a ruling delivered under a certificate of urgency, the court granted KUSCCO a thirty-day stay of execution, effectively freezing any enforcement action against the organisation’s property. The decision means that, for now, no auction or seizure of KUSCCO’s offices can take place as the legal dispute unfolds.
KUSCCO, which serves as the national umbrella body for savings and credit co-operatives (SACCOs), moved to court through its lawyer, Cecilia Miller, arguing that the auction would cause serious and irreversible damage. The organisation told the court that losing its offices would disrupt its operations and weaken its ability to serve SACCOs across the country, many of which rely on KUSCCO for advocacy, training, and sector coordination.
The application was filed on January 27, 2026, and was immediately certified as urgent by the court. This fast tracking reflected the risk that enforcement action could be taken before KUSCCO had a chance to fully present its case. According to court filings, the threat of an auction was not only imminent but also posed a direct threat to the organisation’s stability.
The dispute is between KUSCCO and PEA Ruiru Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited. At the centre of the case is a claim for Ksh.108.8 million, which had already prompted steps to auction KUSCCO’s offices in an effort to recover the amount. KUSCCO maintains that the matter requires a full hearing before any drastic measures can be taken.
In his directions, High Court Judge Linus P. Kassan ordered that execution be stayed for 30 days from the date of the ruling. During this period, the status quo will be maintained, allowing both parties time to prepare their arguments without the pressure of immediate enforcement.
The court also set clear timelines to ensure the case moves quickly. KUSCCO was directed to serve its application within two days. After service, both parties will have seven days to file their responses and written submissions. This structured timetable is meant to prevent delays while ensuring fairness to both sides.
Justice Kassan further scheduled the matter for an inter partes hearing on February 12, 2026. On that day, lawyers for both KUSCCO and PEA Ruiru SACCO will appear before the court to argue their cases. The judge will then decide whether the temporary orders should remain in force or be lifted.
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