Job Ndege v Iwayafrica Services Limited [2017] KEELRC 1404 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1404
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1404 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to stay the suit pending arbitrationCoramAbuodha J.
The court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit, but the suit is stayed pending arbitration.
Facts
The claimant and respondent had a contract of employment, which included a clause referring disputes to arbitration.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to entertain the suit due to the arbitration clause in the contract.
- Whether the parties intended their relationship to be subject to alternative dispute resolution.
Reasoning
The court found that the parties intended to resolve disputes through arbitration, and Article 159 of the Constitution encourages the use of alternative dispute resolution methods.
Outcome
The suit is stayed pending arbitration.
Orders
- The suit is stayed pending arbitration.
Authorities cited
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