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Zakayo & 3 others v Kitui County Public Serivice Board & 2 others; Kitui County Assembly (Interested Party) (Petition E212 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 1722 (KLR) (14 July 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 1722 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1722
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 1722 (KLR)
Decided
14 July 2023
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Summary at a glance

TypePetition for Employment DisputePosturePetition dismissedCoramABUODHA J.
Petition dismissed as lacking in merit

Facts

Petitioners were employed as County Chief Officers in Kitui County Government on permanent and pensionable terms. The 1st Respondent advertised for Chief Officer positions, shortlisted candidates, and issued letters indicating the end of their contracts.

Issues

  • violation of employment contracts
  • constitutionality of termination

Reasoning

The court found the petitioners' claims were adequately covered by the Employment Act and did not require a constitutional petition. The petitioners failed to show their termination was so egregious as to violate their rights.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Employment Act
  • County Government Act
  • Public Service Act
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