Raphael Kihara Ruthuku v Kenya Revenue Authority [2019] KEELRC 108 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 108
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 108 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2019
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TypeLabor RelationsPostureRespondent's Motion for Injunction DeclinedCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Court finds that the Respondent exercised its managerial prerogative reasonably in handling the Claimant's transfer and declines the Notice of Motion.
Facts
Claimant was transferred from Mombasa to Nairobi by the Respondent. He appealed the transfer on the grounds of respiratory condition, but the appeal was dismissed. He then refused to report to the new station and sought an injunction.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent's transfer of the Claimant from Mombasa to Nairobi was reasonable.
- Whether the Claimant's appeal was properly considered by the Respondent.
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the transfer was based on the Respondent's Transfer Policy and that the Claimant's appeal was properly considered. The Court also noted that the Claimant has been at the station for more than the maximum allowed under the policy.
Outcome
The Notice of Motion is declined.
Orders
- No order on the costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment Act
- Fair Administrative Action Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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