Munywoki v Metsec Cables Limited (Petition E047 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 76 (KLR) (20 January 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 76
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 76 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 January 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition for Access to InformationCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The Court finds that the Respondent violated the petitioner's constitutional right to access information.
Facts
Petitioner Munywoki was suspended indefinitely and later dismissed from employment by Respondent Metsec Cables Limited. She sought documents related to her dismissal.
Issues
- Whether there is a case for constitutional violation.
- Whether the Court should grant the orders sought in the Petition.
Reasoning
The Court held that the petitioner has the right to access documents related to her dismissal for the exercise or protection of her rights, and the Respondent's failure to provide these documents constitutes a violation of the petitioner's constitutional right to access information.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Respondent to supply the petitioner with copies of the documents sought through her Advocate's letters within 30 days from the date of the judgment.
Orders
- Supply the petitioner with copies of the documents sought through her Advocate's letters, dated November 29, 2021 and January 10, 2022 within 30 days from the date of this Judgment.
Remedies
- Costs of the Petition to be borne by the Respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Access to Information Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Katiba Institute v Presidents Delivery Unit & 3 others [2017] eKLR
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