Peterson Wachira & another v Registrar of Trade Unions & 3 others [2017] KEELRC 1037 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1037
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1037 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Registrar of Trade Unions' decision to refuse to register the Kenya Union of Clinical OfficersCoramDr. Kamau Kuria, Mr. Njagi, Mr. Nyasimi
Holding
The court finds the Registrar's refusal unlawful and null and void, and directs the Registrar to register the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers.
Facts
The appellants, Peterson Wachira and George Gibore, sought to register a trade union named Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCU). The Registrar of Trade Unions refused to register it, citing concerns about adequate representation and potential sectoral conflicts.
Issues
- Whether the Registrar's refusal to register the appellants' union was lawful and justified
- What reliefs, if any, the appellants are entitled to
Reasoning
The court upholds the nurses' case, finding the Registrar's decision unreasonable and justifiable in an open and democratic society. The court declares Section 14(d)(i) of the Labour Relations Act unconstitutional in this context.
Outcome
Appeal allowed with costs to follow the outcome
Orders
- The decision by the Registrar of Trade Unions to refuse registration of KUCU is declared unlawful, null and void
- The court directs the Registrar of Trade Unions to register the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers forthwith
Remedies
- Vindicatory damages prayer declined
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act, No. 14 of 2007
- Clinical Officers’ Training, Registration and Licensing Act, Cap 260 of the Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- Seth Panyako and 5 others –vs– Attorney General and 2 others [2013] eKLR
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and 6 others [2013] eKLR
- Murr Maboud and 6 others –vs– Registrar of Trade unions and another [2012] eKLR
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