Magerer Langat & another v Paul Kiprono Chepkwony Governor County Government of Kericho & 2 others [2020] KEELRC 1751 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1751
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1751 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor RelationsPosturePetition for orders against Governor and County Government of Kericho
The court found the petitioners not to be employees under the Employment Act, 2007, and thus lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
Facts
Petitioners were appointed to Kericho Municipal Board and filed an application seeking orders to restrain the respondents from employing replacements, declare violations of fair labor practices, and suspend projects.
Issues
- jurisdiction
- replacement employment
- suspension of projects
Reasoning
The court ruled that the petitioners were board members under the Urban Areas and Cities (Amendment) Act, 2019, and not employees under the Employment Act, 2007, thus denying jurisdiction.
Outcome
The petition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
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