Bomet County Assembly Service Board v County Executive Member for Finance & 2 others [2017] KEHC 791 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 791
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 791 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2017
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TypePetitionPosturePetition No. 8 of 2017CoramM. MUYA
Holding
The petition is dismissed as this court lacks jurisdiction over employment and labour disputes.
Facts
The County Executive Member for Finance and the Governor of Bomet County are accused of unlawfully denying salaries to members and staff of the Bomet County Assembly. The employees have issued a strike threat notice.
Issues
- Employment and labour relations
- Misuse of public office
- Abuse of position
Reasoning
The court found that the petition falls under matters employment and labour, which should have been heard by the Employment and Labour Court due to its jurisdiction.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 165(5) of the Constitution
- Article 162(2) of the Constitution
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