Robert Khamala Situma & 8 others v Acting Clerk of the Nairobi City County Assembly [2022] KEELC 1716 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 1716
- Citation
- [2022] KEELC 1716 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureRespondent's preliminary objection to jurisdictionCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
The court lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter due to the doctrine of exhaustion of internal dispute resolution mechanisms.
Facts
The case involves disciplinary proceedings against 8 claimants for violating County Assembly Powers and Privileges Act, leading to disciplinary actions.
Issues
- Court's jurisdiction
- Exhaustion of internal dispute resolution mechanisms
- Defectiveness of the claim
- Administrative actions
Reasoning
The court ruled that the claimants have not exhausted the internal procedures provided in the Human Resource Manual and the County Government Act, thus the suit is defective.
Outcome
The preliminary objection was sustained.
Authorities cited
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