Nyongesa & 2 others v County Government of Bungoma & another (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E015 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 630 (KLR) (22 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 630
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 630 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 February 2024
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TypeEmployment and Labour Relations PetitionPostureRespondents filed a Notice of Preliminary ObjectionCoramJW KELI
Holding
The court dismissed the Notice of Preliminary Objection
Facts
Petitioners filed a petition seeking declarations and orders against the County Government of Bungoma and the County Public Service Board regarding various employment and labour practices.
Issues
- Whether the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the petition
- Whether the petition is incompetent, bad in law, and abuse of court process
Reasoning
The court found that the court has jurisdiction under the County Governments Act and Public Service Commission Act, and the petition is not incompetent or an abuse of process.
Outcome
The Notice of Preliminary Objection was dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act 2012
- Public Service Commission Act 2017
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia & Anor v Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd (2012)e KLR
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