Joseph Otieno Oruoch v Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists & Dentists Union & another [2021] KEELRC 1147 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1147
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1147 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2021
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramMONICA MBARU, JORUM ABUODHA, LINNET NDOLO
Holding
The right to strike is qualified and contingent upon the retention of 'minimum service' to ensure public safety.
Facts
Quality healthcare services have deteriorated due to frequent strikes by doctors and nurses, resulting in deaths and poor treatment.
Issues
- Right to take industrial action versus right to life and quality healthcare
- Inconsistencies in the Constitution
Reasoning
The court applies Article 24 of the Constitution to balance the right to strike with the right to life and quality healthcare.
Outcome
Affirmative judgment
Orders
- Minimum service retention at affected health facilities
- Guidelines to be developed and published within 12 months
Remedies
- Injunction barring strikes
- Assessment of minimum service
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Labour Relations Act
Cases cited (1)
- Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan
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