University of Nairobi v Wambui & 42 others (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E194 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2227 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2227
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2227 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2025
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of an application for consolidation of 42 suitsCoramDKN MARETE
Holding
The Court dismissed the appeal and ordered that each party bear their costs of the appeal.
Facts
The University of Nairobi filed an application for consolidation of 42 suits involving employees or former employees alleging underpayment of gratuity under Clause 40(h) of the 2013-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Issues
- Consolidation of suits
- Applicability of 31% gratuity rate
Reasoning
The Court found that the suits involved distinct issues and that consolidation would prejudice the Respondents' right to individualized adjudication.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Each party bears their costs of the appeal
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