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Republic v Lawrence Omuhaka, Ag County Chief Officer, Public Service County Government of Kakamega & 4 others Ex parte Kenya County Government Workers Union [2021] KEELRC 1947 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 1947 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1947
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 1947 (KLR)
Decided
24 March 2021
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to Apply for Orders of Certiorari and MandamusCoramRADIDO STEPHEN, MCIARB
Holding

The Court finds that the proceedings were premature and lacks jurisdiction.

Facts

The Kenya County Government Workers Union filed a Summons seeking leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Respondents, who had suspended some members of the Union.

Issues

  1. Prematurity of the proceedings
  2. Locus standi of the Union

Reasoning

The Court held that the Union bypassed statutory dispute resolution mechanisms and thus the proceedings were premature.

Outcome

The proceedings are terminated with no order on costs.

Orders

  • The applications for leave, main motion and contempt application are struck out with costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012
  • Public Service Commission Act
  • Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
  • Secretary, County Public Service Board & AR v Hulbhai Gedi Abdille (2017) eKLR
  • Mombasa Civil Appeal No. 37 of 2019 Modern Soap Factory v Kenya Shoe & Leather Workers Union
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