Geoffrey Sore Monyani v Governor, Vihiga County; County Public Service Board,Vihiga (Interested Party) [2021] KEELRC 357 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 357
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 357 (KLR)
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent's appeal dismissedCoramRADIDO STEPHEN, MCIARB
Holding
The Court declines to grant leave to the applicant to commence judicial review proceedings as he did not exhaust the appeal procedures as contemplated by the Constitution, the County Governments Act, and the Public Service Commission Act.
Facts
The applicant was appointed as a Legal Advisor by the Governor of Vihiga County and later dismissed. He filed a judicial review application seeking to challenge his dismissal.
Issues
- Exhaustion of appeal procedures under the Constitution and County Governments Act
- Jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court
Reasoning
The Court held that the applicant did not exhaust the appeal procedures before seeking leave to commence judicial review proceedings, as mandated by the Constitution, County Governments Act, and Public Service Commission Act.
Outcome
The Summons is dismissed with costs to the Interested Party.
Orders
- Summons dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya
- County Governments Act
- Public Service Commission Act
Cases cited (2)
- Geoffrey Muthinja & Ar v Samuel Muguna Henry & 1756 Ors (2015) eKLR
- Secretary, County Public Service Board & Ar v Hulbhai Gedi Abdille (2017) eKLR
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