Barasa v Kenya Trade Network Agency (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E138 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 509 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 509
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 509 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeApplication to dismiss for want of prosecutionPostureRespondent seeks to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution; Claimant opposesCoramBOM MANANI
Declines to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution; directs parties to immediately set down the suit for prosecution
Facts
Claimant filed the suit in February 2023 and amended the statement of response in October 2023. More than a year has passed without any significant activity.
Issues
- Whether the suit should be dismissed for want of prosecution
- Reasonableness of the delay in prosecuting the claim
Reasoning
The court finds the Claimant's explanation for the delay reasonable, attributing it to the inaction of his erstwhile lawyers. The court does not require documentary evidence for follow-ups.
Outcome
Claimant's suit is not dismissed; parties are directed to prosecute the case
Orders
- Directs parties to immediately set down the suit for prosecution
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