Republic v Kisumu County Secretary Ex parte Joseph Arung Okweso; County Public Service Board (Interested Party) [2021] KEELRC 1658 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1658
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1658 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 June 2021
Summary at a glance
The Court found the termination lawful and ordered the reinstatement of the applicant with no loss of benefits. Interim injunctions were granted.
Facts
Applicant was appointed as Chief Officer, Environment and Health Services. He was later terminated by the County Public Service Board. The applicant sought judicial review and interim injunctions.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the applicant's employment was lawful
- Whether the applicant should be reinstated with no loss of benefits
- Whether interim injunctions should be granted to prevent recruitment of a new Chief Officer
Reasoning
The Court upheld the termination as per the County Governments Act and the Board's powers. The applicant was ordered reinstated without loss of benefits.
Outcome
Judicial Review granted, Interim injunctions granted
Orders
- Order of judicial review in the nature of a mandamus compelling the Interested Party to reinstate the ex-parte applicant to his former position as the Chief Officer of Health & Environment at the County Government of Kisumu with no loss of benefits
- Temporary injunctions to prevent recruitment of a new Chief Officer pending the hearing and determination of the application
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