Kenya Private Universities Workers’ Union v Mount Kenya University (Cause 117 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 284 (KLR) (6 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 284
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 284 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour Relations DisputePostureClaimant's claim opposed, Claimant entitled to reliefCoramCN BAARI
The Claimant is entitled to an order compelling the Respondent to allow it access to its members and to deduct and remit union dues.
Facts
Claimant Kenya Private Universities Workers' Union sought access to members and potential members, and to compel the Respondent Mount Kenya University to deduct and remit union dues. The Respondent denied access and refused to deduct dues.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's claim is opposed
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Claimant provided letters and reports indicating attempts to meet and educate the Respondent's workers, but the Respondent denied access. The Claimant's attempts to deduct dues were also denied, and the Respondent provided reasons for non-compliance.
Outcome
Claimant's claim granted
Orders
- Order compelling the Respondent to allow the union to access its members and potential members
- Order compelling the Respondent to deduct and remit union dues
Authorities cited
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