NYERI COUNTY COUNCIL v KENYA LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS UNION [1996] KECA 193 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 193
- Citation
- [1996] KECA 193 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 October 1996
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a High Court rulingCoramJ. E. Gicheru, R. O. Kwach, A. A. Laka
Holding
The appeal is dismissed, and no order as to costs is made as the respondent did not appear.
Facts
The appellant (Nyeri County Council) terminated the employment of 337 nursery school teachers, who were also members of the Kenya Local Government Workers Union, without consulting the union and without complying with the Employment Act.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was in compliance with the Employment Act and the collective bargaining agreement.
- Whether the High Court had jurisdiction to grant an injunction against the appellant's declaration of redundancy.
Reasoning
The High Court's decision to grant an injunction was upheld, as the appellant did not comply with the Employment Act and the collective bargaining agreement.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Local Government Act (Cap 265)
- Employment Act (Cap 226)
- Trade Disputes Act (Cap 234)
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