Rachel Mutheu Ndambuki v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 524 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 524
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 524 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 October 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeContempt of CourtPosturePetitioner seeks to find Cabinet Secretary in contempt and order her arrest for 6 monthsCoramJames Rika
The Cabinet Secretary is found in contempt and granted an opportunity to purge the contempt
Facts
Petitioner was transferred to Garissa Survey Department, then Justice Kiprono Korir took over her office and locked it. Petitioner filed an application for contempt.
Issues
- Contempt of Court
- Transfer of Office
- Maternity Leave
Reasoning
The Cabinet Secretary's actions were in contempt of the court's order and the court seeks to protect its dignity and integrity.
Outcome
The Cabinet Secretary is found in contempt and granted an opportunity to purge the contempt
Orders
- Reversing the transfer of Justice Kiprono Korir
- Communicating to the Petitioner that she remains Officer In-Charge until further orders
- Ensuring the Petitioner takes physical occupation of her office upon her return from maternity
- Moving the Court to confirm contempt or set a date for sentencing
Remedies
- Reversing the transfer
- Communicating to the Petitioner
- Ensuring physical occupation of office
- Confirming contempt or sentencing
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