Kenya County Government Workers Union v County Government of Bomet & another (Cause E016 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 328 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 328
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 328 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeContempt of CourtPostureNotice of Motion filed under Certificate of UrgencyCoramAN MWAURE, Muli, Nderitu
The court found the officers culpable and ordered them to appear in court to explain their implementation of the court orders.
Facts
The Kenya County Government Workers Union filed a Notice of Motion seeking the summoning of several senior officers of the County Government of Bomet and the County Public Service Board of Bomet for contempt of court due to their failure to comply with court orders.
Issues
- Whether the officers cited for contempt are culpable.
- Whether costs should be awarded to the Claimants.
Reasoning
The court held that the officers were aware of the court orders and deliberately disobeyed them, leading to the issuance of contempt orders.
Outcome
The court ordered the officers to appear in court and explain their implementation of the court orders.
Orders
- Summoning the officers for contempt of court.
- Ordering the officers to pay all pending salaries and benefits within 30 days.
- Restraint against recruiting replacements for the grievants.
Remedies
- Payment of pending salaries and benefits.
- Restraint against recruiting replacements.
Authorities cited
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