Judy Njeri Kairo v John Hopkins Program for International Education in Genecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) Kenya [2020] KEELRC 417 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 417
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 417 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2020
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor RelationsPostureRespondent's Application to Transfer CaseCoramLINNET NDOLO
The application to transfer the case is denied.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition alleging violation of her fundamental rights by the Respondent, claiming unfair termination of her employment. The Respondent sought to transfer the case to Nairobi for hearing.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Petitioner's employment was unlawful or unfair.
- Whether the transfer of the case from Mombasa to Nairobi is in the interest of justice and convenience.
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent failed to demonstrate special circumstances warranting the transfer and that costs alone are not a valid reason for such a transfer.
Outcome
The application is dismissed with costs awarded to the Petitioner.
Orders
- The application to transfer the case to Nairobi is denied.
Remedies
- Costs awarded to the Petitioner.
Authorities cited
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