Patrick Oyugi Wakine & 2 others v County Assembly of Migori & 3 others [2018] KEELRC 2080 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2080
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2080 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 May 2018
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding
The court found that the dismissals were not fair and violated the petitioners' rights to fair labor practices and administrative action.
Facts
The petitioners were dismissed by the County Assembly of Migori and its service boards on 23 January 2017, before they could appear before the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee. They claimed the dismissals were unlawful.
Issues
- whether the dismissal of the petitioners was fair
- whether the petitioners are entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The court ruled that the petitioners were not given due process and were dismissed before appearing before the County Public Accounts and Investments Committee, which is not the proper forum for disciplinary cases.
Outcome
The court found in favor of the petitioners, ruling that the dismissals were not fair and violated their rights.
Orders
- The court ordered the reinstatement of the petitioners and the payment of compensation for wrongful dismissal
Remedies
- Reinstatement and compensation for wrongful dismissal
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act 2012
- Fair Administrative Actions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Fair Administrative Actions Act 2012
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