Kenya Private Universities Workers Union v KCA University (Cause E475 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 73 (KLR) (23 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 73
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 73 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2026
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TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent's Preliminary Objection
Holding
The Court finds that the present suit is not res judicata and that the issues raised are not substantially the same as those in the previous judgment.
Facts
The Kenya Private Universities Workers Union filed a suit against KCA University, alleging issues related to trade union access to the employer's premises. The Respondent argued that the case was res judicata due to a previous judgment in Milimani ELRC Petition No. E044 of 2022.
Issues
- Res Judicata
- Locus Standi
- Interlocutory Relief
Reasoning
The Court determined that while there was a similar issue regarding access to the employer's premises, other issues were distinct and had not been resolved in the previous judgment.
Outcome
The Respondent's Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Labour Relations Act
Cases cited (1)
- John Florence Maritime Services Limited & another v Cabinet Secretary Transport & Infrastructure & 3 others (Petition 17 of 2015) [2021] KESC 39 (KLR) (Civ) (6 August 2021) (Judgment)
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