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Isiolo County Government & 2 others v Leleruk & 42 others (Civil Application E019 of 2025) [2026] KECA 336 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KECA 336 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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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

  1. Whether the appeal is arguable
  2. Whether the appeal would be rendered nugatory absent stay
  3. 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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