Samuel Kipkoech Keter v County Government of Bomet & 3 others [2016] KEELRC 1497 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1497
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1497 (KLR)
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TypePetition for Declaration and InjunctionsPosturePetitioner seeks declarations, orders of certiorari, and mandatory injunctions against respondents.CoramD.K.Njagi Marete
Holding
Petition dismissed with costs.
Facts
Petitioner, a High Court advocate, was appointed as County Attorney of Bomet County in October 2013. He was subsequently revoked from the position on June 16, 2015.
Issues
- Unlawfulness of revocation of appointment
- Ultra vires grounds for revocation
- Violation of constitutional rights
- Interference with exercise of functions as County Attorney
- Interference with terms and conditions of service
Reasoning
The court found the petitioner waived his right to a pre-dismissal inquiry by refusing to attend the inquiry. The position of County Attorney was non-existent at the time of appointment, and the petitioner's conduct during the vetting process was unsupportive.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- County Governments Act
- Employment Act 2007
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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