Investors still barred from Salama Beach Resort
Businessmen Isaac Rodrot (left) and his Italian counterpart Stefano Uccelli hold a press conference at Sai Eden Roc Resort in Malindi on January 7, 2017. They claim ownership of Salama Beach Resort. PHOTO | CHARLES LWANGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Rodrot and Mr Uccelli want the case transferred to Malindi High Court.
- The ownership has been a subject of court battle since 2009.
The Sh1 billion Salama Beach Resort remains a no-go-zone for a Kenyan, Italian and German investors embroiled in ownership battle.
This was after a High Court extended interim orders stopping interference on the disputed property.
The 51 days extension is to allow for determination of an application seeking to transfer the suit to Malindi.
The investors are locked in a row over the lucrative resort located in Watamu.
Mombasa Resident Judge Erick Ogolla extended the orders issued on February 23 directing that the status quo should remain.
“Since I am not well versed with details of the dispute so as to issue directions, I extend the interim orders until the application already in record is heard and determined,” Justice Ogolla said.
Justice Ogolla placed the matter before Justice Njoki Mwangi for hearing and determination of an application seeking for the transfer of the case to a Malindi court.
The dispute involves Mr Hans Langer and his wife Zahra, who are the Germans currently operating Temple Point Resort in Watamu, a Mr Isaac Rodrot, a Kenyan and Stefano Uccelli; an Itallian.
Mr Rodrot and Mr Uccelli want the case transferred to Malindi High Court, claiming the Mombasa court lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter.
The suit in the Mombasa court seeks to recover some Sh65 million.
The ownership has been a subject of court battle since 2009. The application for transfer of the matter will be heard on July 18
