Willice O. Okello & 2 others v Registrar of Trade Unions & another [2017] KEELRC 595 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 595
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 595 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the Registrar of Trade UnionsCoramABUODHA J., NDERI NDUMA J.
Holding
The court dismisses the appeal and upholds the decision of the Registrar of Trade Unions.
Facts
The appellants applied to establish a new trade union for workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs), but the Registrar of Trade Unions and the National Labour Board refused to register the proposed union.
Issues
- Whether the Registrar of Trade Unions had the authority to refuse registration of the proposed union.
- Whether the refusal was based on a valid reason and in accordance with the law.
Reasoning
The court held that the Registrar of Trade Unions had the authority to refuse registration of the proposed union as the EPZ sector was already adequately represented by existing unions. The court also found that the Registrar's communication was inappropriately crafted but did not cause prejudice.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act
- Labour Institutions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Union of Cooperative Staff vs Registrar of Trade Unions
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