James Maringa Mwangi v Kenya Medical Research Institute & Kenya Medical Research Institute Board of Management (Petition 81 of 2020) [2021] KEELRC 617 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (28 October 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 617
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 617 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 October 2021
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's Motion to Strike OutCoramAbuodha, Wasilwa
Holding
The Court dismissed the petition and ordered the respondent to pay costs.
Facts
The petitioner, James Maringa Mwangi, was dismissed from his position as Head of Internal Audit at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KMRI) on 31 July 2020. He filed a petition alleging violations of his constitutional rights and seeking various declarations and orders.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner has proved violation of his constitutional rights under Articles 41, 47, 50, 232 and 236 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court found that the petition was disguised as a constitutional petition when it sought reliefs provided for under the Employment Act, 2007. The Court also found that the dismissal was lawful and that the petitioner was not entitled to the reliefs sought.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- The petition is dismissed.
- The respondent is ordered to pay costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
- Republic –vs- Egerton University Council; Exparte Applicant - Rose Mwonya [2019] eKLR
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