Kenya Tertiary and Schools Workers Union (KETASWU) v ABSA Bank Kenya PLC & 2 others; Registrar of Trade Unions & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review Application E035 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3184 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)

Summary at a glance

Facts

The applicant sought to quash an order issued by the Chief Magistrates Court at Nakuru dated 12th October, 2023, and later conrmed on 15th November, 2023. The applicant also sought to compel the 1st respondent to reinstate and restore the account balance and provide further deposits.

Issues

• Quash the order issued by the 2nd respondent
• Compel the 1st respondent to reinstate and restore the account balance
• Compel the 1st respondent to update the account with further deposits and provide a statement
• Declare the 2nd to 6th interested parties as dishonest

Reasoning

The court found the 2nd respondent's order to be procedurally flawed and the 1st respondent's actions to be in violation of the applicant's rights.

Outcome

The 1st respondent is ordered to reinstate and restore the account balance and provide further deposits and a statement.

Orders

• Order of certiorari to quash the order issued by the 2nd respondent
• Order of mandamus to compel the 1st respondent to reinstate and restore the account balance
• Order of mandamus to compel the 1st respondent to update the account with further deposits and provide a statement

Remedies

• Reinstatement and restoration of account balance
• Further deposits and statement of account

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