James Magiri v Aubery Group Limited [2022] KEELRC 630 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 630
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 630 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2022
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TypeApplication for Stay of Proceedings and ArbitrationPostureApplication grantedCoramAnna Ngibuini Mwaure
Holding
The court stays all proceedings in the suit pending the hearing and determination of the application for arbitration.
Facts
The applicant, James Magiri, was terminated by his employer, Aubery Group Limited, through redundancy on July 30, 2020. He filed a claim on May 28, 2021, and attempted to resolve the dispute through mutual settlement and mediation.
Issues
- Whether the court can intervene in arbitration proceedings
- Whether the court should stay proceedings pending arbitration
Reasoning
The court restricts its intervention due to the arbitration agreement and the policy of party autonomy in arbitration. The court also considers the applicant's failure to cooperate in alternative dispute resolution.
Outcome
The court grants the application.
Orders
- All proceedings in the suit are stayed pending arbitration
- Proceedings are referred for arbitration
- Parties are ordered to appoint an arbitrator within 30 days and finalize the arbitration process within 90 days
Remedies
- Stay of proceedings
- Arbitration referral
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Arbitration Act 1995
- Kenya Constitution 2010
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