Omedi & 14 others v Kenya Medical Research Institute (Cause E025 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13208 (KLR) (16 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13208
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13208 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 November 2022
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decision struck out due to limitation periodCoramRADIDO
Holding
The court strikes out the instant cause due to the limitation period and the previous rulings.
Facts
The claimants sued the Kenya Medical Research Institute for breach of contract during their employment from 1986 to 1993. The court previously struck out two similar cases due to the limitation period.
Issues
- Whether the claimants can revive their cause of action after previous rulings
- Jurisdiction of the court due to limitation period
Reasoning
The court held that the claimants' cause of action was time-barred and that the previous rulings were valid.
Outcome
The court strikes out the instant cause and does not make an order on costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Employment Act 2007
Cases cited (2)
- Kisumu Cause No. 110 of 2015, George Amoth & 14 ors v Kenya Medical Research Institute
- Kisumu Cause No. 399 of 2017, George Amoth & 14 ors v Kenya Medical Research Institute
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