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Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya & another v Khaemba (Civil Application 299 of 2019) [2019] KECA 46 (KLR) (18 October 2019) (Ruling)

[2019] KECA 46 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
46
Citation
[2019] KECA 46 (KLR)
Decided
18 October 2019
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramM. K. KOOME, HANNAH OKWENGU, S. ole KANTAI
Holding

The Chief Justice's decision is declared illegal, null and void ab initio.

Facts

Bryan Mandila Khaemba, a Principal Magistrate, sought several reliefs including an order quashing a decision of the Chief Justice and reinstating him to his employment and salary benefits.

Issues

  1. constitutionality of the Chief Justice's decision
  2. reinstatement and salary benefits

Reasoning

The decision was found to be in violation of constitutional provisions.

Outcome

The Chief Justice's decision is quashed.

Orders

  • Declaration that the respondent's letter was illegal, null and void ab initio
  • Reinstatement of the respondent to his employment and salary benefits

Remedies

  • Payment of all salaries, allowances, and other contractual and statutory benefits withheld during the suspension period
  • Payment of due sum of money by November 1, 2019

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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