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Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union v All Africa Conference of Churches (Desmond Tutu Ecumenical Centre) [2018] KEELRC 2401 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 2401 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2401
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 2401 (KLR)
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureRespondent's contempt of court orderCoramMathews N. Nduma, Maureen Onyango
Holding

Respondent found in contempt of court and fined

Facts

Respondent refused to implement court order allowing employees to return to work and sign contracts, despite being served with the order.

Issues

  1. Contempt of court
  2. Fixed term contracts

Reasoning

Respondent's defiance of court order and fear-mongering were deemed contemptuous.

Outcome

Contempt found, fined

Orders

  • Interim orders confirmed
  • Application to set aside orders dismissed with costs

Remedies

  • Fines imposed on Respondent and its officials
  • Employees allowed to return to work

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court Act Cap 234 B Laws of Kenya
  • Labour Relations Act
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