Geofrey v National Police Service & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E106 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3000 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3000
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3000 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour Relations PetitionPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMN NDUMA
The court finds the transfer unlawful, irregular, and a violation of National Police Service Standing Order 6(2). The court grants the petition and orders the transfer to be quashed.
Facts
Petitioner was transferred to DCI Headquarters after serving for three months, despite serving continuously for one year at Buruburu Police Station and Mandera. He claims the transfer is unlawful and violates his constitutional rights.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair transfer
- Violation of constitutional rights
- Family disruption due to frequent transfers
Reasoning
The court held that the transfer was not in accordance with the National Police Service Standing Orders, which require continuous service in a duty station for at least one year. The frequent transfers have disrupted the Petitioner's family life and education.
Outcome
Petitioner's petition granted
Orders
- Quash the unlawful transfer of the Petitioner to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit
Remedies
- A declaration that the transfer is unlawful
- Order of certiorari quashing the transfer
- Award of costs
Authorities cited
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