Felix Erick Gwaro Omariba v Isuzu East Africa Limited & another [2021] KEELRC 1825 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1825
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1825 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 April 2021
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TypeDefamation DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to strike out the claimCoramNot explicitly named in the text
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to determine the defamation dispute
Facts
The claimant resigned from the 2nd respondent to join the 1st respondent, and the 2nd respondent filed a defamation claim against the claimant.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to determine the defamation dispute
- Whether the 2nd respondent is a necessary party to the proceedings
Reasoning
The court's jurisdiction is anchored in the Constitution and the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, which grants the court jurisdiction over employment and labour relations disputes.
Outcome
The claim against the 2nd respondent is not struck out
Orders
- The costs of the application and the suit are awarded to the 2nd respondent
Remedies
- Award of damages
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Several authorities
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