Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists & Dentists Union v County Government of Nyamira (Petition 35 of 2020) [2021] KEELRC 2234 (KLR) (3 February 2021) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2234
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 2234 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 February 2021
Summary at a glance
TypeContempt of CourtPostureRespondent's Motion for ContemptCoramRadido Stephen, MCIArb
The Court finds no merit in the Motion and dismisses it with costs.
Facts
The Union filed a motion against the County Government of Nyamira for contempt of court for wilful disobedience of a previous court order. The County Secretary was held in contempt and ordered to be jailed for 6 months or an appropriate period. The County Government was also directed to promote doctors and health personnel as per a communique dated 10 August 2020.
Issues
- Contempt of Court
- Promotion of Doctors and Health Personnel
Reasoning
The Union did not present sufficient evidence of the County Government's contempt. The Court found that the County Government had taken punitive measures after the communique, contrary to the Union's claims.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- County Secretary held in contempt and jailed for 6 months or an appropriate period
- County Government to promote doctors and health personnel as per a communique dated 10 August 2020
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