Joseph Patrick Mukiri & 5 others v County Government Of Nakuru [2016] KEELRC 1481 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1481
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1481 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 March 2016
AI Summary
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent filed a preliminary objection to the suitCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The preliminary objection is overruled and dismissed with costs to the Claimants
Facts
The 6 Claimants were appointed as members of a Pyrethrum Revival Team by the County Executive Committee of Nakuru. They filed a lawsuit for failure to pay salary and allowances.
Issues
- Authority of the County Executive to appoint members of a Pyrethrum Revival Team
- Nature of the appointments and their status within the county public service
Reasoning
The appointment letters signed by the County Executive are valid, and the nature of the appointments is unclear. The Respondent did not meet the standard of a true preliminary objection.
Outcome
The suit is not dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary objection is overruled and dismissed with costs to the Claimants
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Mukisa Biscuits Manufacturing Company Ltd v West End Distributors Ltd (1969) EA 696
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