Israeli, UK firms tussle over mining activities in South Sudan
Containers await clearance within the port of Mombasa, in Kenya's coast. A court is hearing a case in which a logistics firm's agents held consignments at the Mombasa Port in Kenya on account of non-payment. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
An Israeli-owned company with goldmining interests in South Sudan was dealt a blow after Court of Appeal in Kenya said the High Court had no jurisdiction to hear a suit it filed against a UK logistics firm.
The Court of Appeal has upheld a preliminary objection to the suit by Misnak International (UK) Ltd contracted by 4MB Mining, the Israeli firm, to source, purchase and transport large consignments of mining materials to South Sudan saying the High Court had not assumed jurisdiction over it.
