Esther Nyaguthii Wanjau v Governor Laikipia County & another [2018] KEELRC 691 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 691
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 691 (KLR)
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TypePetition for Transfer of JurisdictionPosturePetitioner seeks transfer of petition to Nairobi, Respondents argue lack of jurisdictionCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
The court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the Petition as it is not an employment matter, and the Petitioner is entitled to transfer the petition to Nairobi.
Facts
Petitioner seeks to transfer her petition to Nairobi due to a conservatory order in a previous case, and argues that the Employment & Labour Relations Court has jurisdiction to hear her case.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Admissibility of the Petition
Reasoning
The court held that the matter is not about an employee and employer relationship but a matter of the enforcement of fundamental rights, which falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Outcome
The petition is transferred to Nairobi for mention and directions.
Orders
- Transfer of the Petition to Nairobi
Remedies
- Order for transfer of the Petition to Nairobi
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act, 2012
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- County Assembly of Kisumu & 2 Others v Kisumu County Assembly Service Board & 6 Others [2015] eKLR
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