Onchari & 14 others v County Public Service Board, Nyamira County & another (Petition E002 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 12833 (KLR) (13 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 12833
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 12833 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2022
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TypePetitionPosturePetition dismissedCoramCN BAARI
Holding
The court dismisses the petition as it lacks jurisdiction due to the respondents' appeal to the Public Service Commission.
Facts
Petitioners were ECDE teachers appointed on renewable three-year contracts. Their contracts were renewed upon expiry, but they sought permanent and pensionable employment.
Issues
- Whether the petitioners' constitutional rights were violated.
- Whether the petitioners are entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court finds that the petitioners did not exhaust the statutory dispute resolution mechanisms before filing the suit. The court holds that it lacks jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Government Act
- Public Service Commission Act
Cases cited (2)
- Secretary County Public Service Board and Another v Hulbhai Gedi Abdulla
- Chrispinus Likuyuni Lumiti & another v County Chief Officer, Public Service Kakamega County & 3 others
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