Kenya County Government Workers Union v Nairobi County Public Service Board (Cause 58 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 749 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 749
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 749 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2025
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant's Motion for Judgment
Holding
The court held that the Respondent is not entitled to pay non-practice allowances to the 483 nurses as the Respondent did not present any evidence to support its case.
Facts
The Kenya County Government Workers Union filed a claim against the Nairobi County Public Service Board alleging discrimination and breach of the Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA) regarding non-practice allowances for 483 nurses.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent is entitled to pay non-practice allowances to the 483 nurses as per the CBA
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent did not present any evidence to counter the Claimant's claims, and thus the burden of proof remained with the Claimant. The court also noted that the Respondent violated the terms of the CBA by withholding non-practice allowances.
Outcome
The court dismissed the Claimant's claims.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Edward Muriga Through Stanley Muriga v Nathaniel D. Schulter Civil Appeal No. 23 of 1997
- Michael Wanjohi Mathenge v Lydiah Nyaguthii Agatha & Another [2007] eKLR
- Banking Insurance & Finance Union v Kenya Bankers Association [2021] eKLR
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