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Kenya National Union of Nurses v Kenyatta National Hospital Board & 3 others [2016] KEELRC 1814 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1814 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1814
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1814 (KLR)
Decided
22 January 2016
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TypeLabour RelationsPosturePetition for Interim Injunction and Contempt ProceedingsCoramMarete
Holding

The court found that the petitioner does not have locus standi to bring the petition on behalf of the grievant and other employees of the 1st respondent, and thus dismissed the petition.

Facts

The petitioner, Kenya National Union of Nurses, filed a petition against the Kenyatta National Hospital Board and others, alleging unlawful and unconstitutional interdiction of Mr. Stephen Ruteere and violation of the State Corporation Act and Constitution.

Issues

  1. Whether the petitioner has locus standi to bring the petition on behalf of the grievant and other employees of the 1st respondent.
  2. Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
  3. Whether the petitioner has discharged the requisite onus to be entitled to the reliefs sought.
  4. Whether the 1st and 4th respondents are in contempt of court order dated 13th August 2015.

Reasoning

The court determined that the petitioner has not satisfied the pre-requisites of recognition and therefore does not have the right to bring the petition.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Labour Relations Act, No. 14 of 2007
  • State Corporation Act, Cap 446
  • Interpretation and General Provisions Act, Cap 2
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