Imbugwa v Kapchorua Tea Company Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E042 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 123 (KLR) (23 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 123
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 123 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the ruling of the Honourable Principal Magistrate D. OcharoCoramMA ONYANGO
The appeal is allowed, the orders issued by the trial court are set aside, and the Appellant's suit is reinstated for hearing before a different trial magistrate.
Facts
The Appellant filed a suit against the Respondent seeking compensation for injuries sustained while employed. The Respondent filed an application to strike out the suit due to lack of jurisdiction.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the appeal on grounds that it lacked jurisdiction.
- Whether the Chief Justice's practice directions have legal basis.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the suit was properly before the trial court due to the High Court's declaration of some WIBA provisions as unconstitutional, which nullified those sections and restored the previous position.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Reinstatement of the Appellant's suit for hearing before a different trial magistrate
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the Appellant's suit
Authorities cited
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