Okoiti v Board, Export Processing Zones Authority & 3 others; Otieno (Interested Party) (Petition E133 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 492 (KLR) (28 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 492
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2023
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for Review of JudgmentPostureApplication for Review of Judgment DeclinedCoramJAMES RIKA
The reappointment of Henry Obino is declared invalid, and the Interested Party is appointed as the new Substantive CEO.
Facts
The Board reappointed Henry Obino as Acting CEO of the EPZ Authority, which was challenged by Okoiti. The Interested Party, Ezekiel Owuor Otieno, was appointed as the new Substantive CEO.
Issues
- Validity of reappointment of Henry Obino
- Cabinet Secretary's authority to overrule the Board on CEO appointments
- Audit report's relevance to the appointment process
Reasoning
The Court found the reappointment invalid due to irregularities in the appointment process and the lack of a proper audit report.
Outcome
Application for Review of Judgment Declined
Orders
- Application for Review of Judgment Declined
- Application irregularly filed through a skeleton file set aside
- Parties to comply with the Judgment on record
- No order on costs
Remedies
- Appointment of Ezekiel Owuor Otieno as the new Substantive CEO
Authorities cited
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