Benjamin v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information Communication and Digital Economy & 4 others; Juma & 60 others (Interested Party) (Petition E027 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 1246 (KLR) (23 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1246
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1246 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 May 2023
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for Preliminary ObjectionPostureRespondents' Preliminary Objection to PetitionCoramJK GAKERI, J
The court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the application and petition.
Facts
Petitioner Benjamin challenges the appointment of the Interested Parties as members of the Media Council of Kenya by the selection panel initiated by the Cabinet Secretary.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the application and petition
- Whether the court lacks jurisdiction to hear and grant the orders sought
Reasoning
The court held that the issues raised in the petition fall within the jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court as per the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act, 2011, and the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Outcome
The Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
Authorities cited
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