Robert Nyongesa v Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority Harambee Co-Operative Savings & another [2014] KEELRC 982 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 982
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 982 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 March 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial CourtPosturePreliminary ObjectionCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed as the Industrial Court has exclusive jurisdiction over employment matters and the 1st Respondent is involved in the dispute.
Facts
Robert Nyongesa was removed from his position by Harambee Co-operative Savings & Credit Society Limited (1st Respondent) on the directives of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (2nd Respondent). Nyongesa filed a suit against both respondents.
Issues
- Employment relationship between Nyongesa and 1st Respondent
- Jurisdiction of Industrial Court and Co-operative Tribunal
Reasoning
The 1st Respondent directed the 2nd Respondent to remove Nyongesa from office, making it necessary to involve the 1st Respondent in resolving the employment dispute.
Outcome
Preliminary Objection dismissed
Authorities cited
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