Peter Obiero v Kenya Ports Authority [2016] KEELRC 317 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 317
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 317 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 November 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent raises preliminary objection to Petitioner's claim, which is rejected by the CourtCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Petitioner's claim is time-barred and the preliminary objection is upheld
Facts
Petitioner was retired in 1994 and filed an Ex-Parte Originating Summons in 2013 seeking to have his retirement benefits recalculated, which was rejected by the High Court.
Issues
- Time-barred claim
- Constitutional petition vs. statutory claim
Reasoning
The Court found the Petitioner's claim was time-barred under the Limitation of Actions Act and that the Petitioner's attempt to circumvent the High Court's decision by filing a constitutional petition was improper.
Outcome
The Petition is rejected
Orders
- Preliminary objection is allowed
- No order on costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act Cap 22
- Employment Act Cap 226
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