Stanley Murimi Kinyua v County Government of Kirinyaga [2019] KEELRC 497 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 497
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 497 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment & Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment & Labour Relations Court
Holding
The court found that there was no contract of service and that the revocation of the Claimant's employment was lawful.
Facts
The Claimant, Stanley Murimi Kinyua, was employed as a clinical officer on February 12, 2015, and was posted to Kimbimbi S. C. Hospital. The Respondent, County Government of Kirinyaga, terminated his employment on May 23, 2015, without notice. The Claimant sought recompense for illegal termination and unpaid dues.
Issues
- Whether there was a contract of service
- Whether the employment was illegal, unlawful, illegitimate, and unconstitutional
- Whether the revocation of the employment was unlawful or justified
- Whether the suit offends Section 77 of the County Governments Act
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought in his claim
Reasoning
The court determined that the appointment was not a contract of service but rather a revocation of the appointment due to irregularities. The court dismissed the suit.
Outcome
The appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- County Governments Act
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