Isiolo County Government & 2 others v Leleruk & 42 others (Civil Application E019 of 2025) [2026] KECA 336 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 336
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 336 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureAppeal from a lower court judgmentCoramS. ole KANTAI, J. LESIIT, ALI- ARONI
Holding
The Court allows the Motion for a stay of execution pending appeal.
Facts
The case involves an application for a stay of execution pending appeal, where the County Government and 42 others seek to stay the execution of a judgment due to the arguable nature of the appeal and the potential for chaos in the County payroll.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is arguable
- Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory absent stay
- Whether the public interest favors the applicants
Reasoning
The Court finds the appeal arguable and considers the public interest in favor of the applicants, who face potential financial chaos if the appeal is successful.
Outcome
The Court allows the Motion for a stay of execution pending appeal.
Orders
- Allow the Motion for a stay of execution pending appeal
Remedies
- Costs will be in the appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- County Government Act
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (3)
- Stanley Kangethe Kinyanjui vs. Tony Ketter & Others [2013] eKLR
- National Industrial Credit Bank Ltd vs. Aquinas Francis Wasike & Another [2006] eKLR
- Damji Pragji Mandavia vs. Sara Lee Househod & Body Care (K) Ltd Civil Application No. Nai 345 of 2004
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