Edward Githinji & 131 others v Kenya Medical Research Institute & 7 others [2019] KEELRC 1378 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1378
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1378 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 June 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePosturePreliminary Objection to ClaimCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Court declines to determine the preliminary objection and directs that the legal issues be taken up as part of the hearing on the merits.
Facts
The Claimants, represented by Nchoe Jaoko & Co. Advocates, filed a legal proceeding against the Respondents, including Kenya Medical Research Institute, alleging refusal to pay allowances and discrimination.
Issues
- Refusal to pay allowances
- Discrimination
- Unlawfully withholding allowances
- Locus standi
Reasoning
The Respondents did not file their submissions as directed, and the Court found that proceeding with the preliminary objection would not do justice to the parties and the public.
Outcome
Declined to determine preliminary objection
Orders
- Objecting Respondents to meet Claimants' costs of the preliminary objection
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Labour Relations Act, 2007
- Science, Technology and Innovation Act
- Industrial Relations Charter
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