Barnabas Kiprono, David Tanui, Sammy Mwitiki, William Metto, Daniel Kosgei & Peter Birir v Kerio Valley Development Authority (Petition 16 of 2013) [2016] KEHC 1870 (KLR) (12 October 2016) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1870
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1870 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2016
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks to dismiss the petition filed by the petitioners for want of jurisdiction.CoramC.W. GITHUA
Holding
The petitioners are ordered to bear the costs of the application.
Facts
The petitioners filed a petition in the wrong court, alleging breach of terms and conditions of employment and seeking enforcement of constitutional rights.
Issues
- Whether the petition was filed in the wrong court.
- Whether the High Court or the Industrial Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition.
Reasoning
The petitioners filed the petition in the wrong court, and the High Court does not have jurisdiction to entertain the petition.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed.
Orders
- The petitioners should bear the costs of the application.
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