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)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1722
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1722 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2023
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
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