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Dadson Maina & 33 others v Board of Management, Nyeri Primary School [2017] KEELRC 1431 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1431 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1431
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1431 (KLR)
Decided
5 May 2017
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimants filed suit for breach of contract and other relief; Respondent filed preliminary objectionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The court finds in favor of claimants, declaring the respondent's conduct unconscionable and ordering specific performance and payment of dues

Facts

Claimants are employed by respondent in various capacities. They claim non-payment of commuter allowance, salary arrears, annual leave allowance, and medical certificate fee reimbursement. Respondent opposed the suit, claiming the circulars did not apply to claimants.

Issues

  1. Whether the government circulars apply to claimants
  2. Whether the respondent breached the employment agreement

Reasoning

The court dismissed the respondent's preliminary objection and found that the circulars applied to claimants. The respondent's failure to implement the circulars was found to be a breach of contract.

Outcome

Judgment entered for claimants

Orders

  • Specific performance to be completed by 15.12.2017
  • Payment of overdue dues and arrears by 15.12.2017
  • Claimants to serve judgment on Cabinet Secretary for Education

Remedies

  • Declaration of breach
  • Specific performance
  • Payment of dues

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Basic Education Act, 2013
  • Government Circulars
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