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Agnes Kavindu Nyevu v Wilham (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 1833 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1833 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1833
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1833 (KLR)
Decided
3 May 2018
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TypeApplication to transfer jurisdictionPostureRespondent's application to transfer suits to Nairobi, Claimants' objectionCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

The court allows the transfer of the suits to Nairobi for hearing and disposal.

Facts

The suit is part of a series of cases filed in Nyeri, and the Respondent asserts the suits should be heard in Nairobi due to the business location and cause of action.

Issues

  1. Jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court
  2. Suit transfer to Nairobi

Reasoning

The court has countrywide jurisdiction but the interests of justice are best served in Nairobi where the cause of action occurred and parties reside.

Outcome

Transfer of suits to Nairobi

Orders

  • Transfer of suits to Nairobi for hearing and disposal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Mukisa Biscuit Manufacturing Co. Ltd v West End Distributors Ltd (1969) EA 696
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