Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) & 2 others v Registrar of Trade Unions & 2 others; Benjamin (Applicant); Registrar of Trade Unions & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Appeal E087 of 2022 & Petition E194 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 424 (KLR) (10 February 2023) (Judgment)

Facts

The case involves the registration of elected officials of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) by the Registrar of Trade Unions. The Appellant seeks to compel registration, while the Respondent seeks to refuse registration.

Issues

1. Whether the registrar of trade unions has powers to refuse to register elected officials.
2. Whether the Appellant is entitled to the orders sought in the Appeal.
3. Whether the Petitioners are entitled to the reliefs sought in the petition.
4. Whether the Registrar of Trade Unions can refuse to register elected officials

Reasoning

The court upholds the Registrar's decision based on the provisions of the Labour Relations Act and the Trade Union Election Rules 2014, and the court's previous rulings.

Outcome

Affirmed

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