Bungoma County Public Service Board & 6 others v Governor, County Government of Bungoma & 3 others [2019] KEELRC 2332 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2332
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2332 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 February 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor RelationsPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment & Labour Relations CourtCoramPresiding Judge
The court found that the Respondents do not have the constitutional and legal authority to remove the Petitioners from office.
Facts
The Petitioners were appointed as chairman and members of the Bungoma County Public Board on a six-year contract. The Interested Party filed a petition seeking their removal, which was heard by the 2nd Respondent's committee on Public Service and ICT.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents have the constitutional and legal authority to remove the Petitioners from office.
- If the authority is granted, whether the removal process followed legal and procedural requirements.
- Whether the Petitioners are entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Respondents' actions were not in accordance with the Constitution, County Governments Act, and Employment Act.
Outcome
The Petitioners' appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
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