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Grace Wambui Wahome & another v B.O.M Dr. Kamundia Secondary School [2019] KEELRC 2535 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 2535 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2535
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 2535 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

TypeLabor DisputePosturePreliminary objection on time-barred suitCoramNzioki wa Makau
The suit is time-barred and must be dismissed.

Facts

The suit was filed by the claimants outside the prescribed time limit due to the respondent's dilatoriness in negotiations and conciliation.

Issues

  • Jurisdiction of the court to determine the matter
  • Time-barred suit

Reasoning

The court held that the suit was filed outside the prescribed time limit and that time does not stop running during conciliation or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Outcome

Dismissal of the suit

Orders

  • No order as to costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • Mukisa Biscuits Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v West End Distributors [1969] EA 696
  • Attorney General & Another v Andrew Maina Githinji & Another [2016] eKLR
  • G4S Security Services (K) Limited v Joseph Kamau & 488 Others [2018] eKLR
  • Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Ltd v Hawkins Wagunza Musonye & Another [2016] eKLR
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