Karugu v Nyeri County Government (Cause E045 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 3841 (KLR) (5 August 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3841
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 3841 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 August 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the Employment and Labour Relations Court, NairobiCoramMA ONYANGO, Nzioki Wa Makau, Ongaya
The Court found in favor of the Claimant, declaring that the Respondent's actions constituted a breach of the Claimant's Constitutional rights and ordered the release of accrued salary and allowances.
Facts
The Claimant, Caroline Wanjiru Karugu, was the Nyeri County Deputy Governor. She alleged that the Nyeri County Government, through its Governor and officials, had effectively suspended and/or constructively terminated her position.
Issues
- Constitutional rights violation
- Unfair termination
- Interference with duties
- Remittance of salary and allowances
- Injunction and prohibition
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the Respondent's actions violated the Claimant's Constitutional rights and ordered the release of accrued salary and allowances.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- An order of injunction and prohibition to restrain the Respondent from interfering with the Claimant's duties
- An order directing the Respondent to release the Claimant's accrued salary and allowances
Remedies
- Special damages for fuel allowance
- General damages for unlawful withholding of salary and allowances
Authorities cited
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