Ireri v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Petition E019 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3198 (KLR) (14 November 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3198
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3198 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2025
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks to strike out the entire Petition and Appeal for want of jurisdiction and prosecution.CoramSC RUTTO
Holding
The Petition is struck out for want of jurisdiction due to the doctrine of constitutional avoidance.
Facts
The Petitioner, Nickson Mucangi Ireri, filed a petition against the Respondent/Applicant, National Bank of Kenya Limited, alleging violations of Articles 10(2)(a) and (c), 41, 47, and 50(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. He conceded that these constitutional provisions have been actualized through legislation.
Issues
- Whether the Petition contravenes the doctrine of constitutional avoidance.
- Whether the Petition should be struck out for want of prosecution.
Reasoning
The Court held that the Petition contravenes the doctrine of constitutional avoidance as the issues raised and reliefs sought can be effectively addressed under existing statutory frameworks.
Outcome
The Petition is struck out.
Orders
- The entire Petition be struck out for oending the Rule against Constitutional Avoidance.
- In the alternative, the entire Appeal be struck out for want of prosecution.
- The costs of this Application, and of the Petition, be awarded to the Applicant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Fair Administrative Action Act
Cases cited (2)
- Communications Commission of Kenya & 5 Others v Royal Media Services Limited & 5 Others [2014] eKLR
- Gabriel Mutava & 2 others vs Managing Director, Kenya Ports Authority & another (2016) eKLR
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