Trans Mara Sugar Co. Ltd v Albert Opiyo [2018] KEHC 3359 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3359
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 3359 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal arising from the judgment and decree by Hon. M. Wachira, Senior Resident MagistrateCoramA. C. MRIMA
Holding
The High Court declines jurisdiction and directs the matter to be referred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Facts
An employment contract between Trans Mara Sugar Co. Ltd and Albert Opiyo was alleged to have been breached.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction over the employment contract dispute.
- Whether the matter should be referred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Reasoning
The court declines jurisdiction based on the Supreme Court's decision in Republic vs. Karisa Chengo & 2 others Petition No. 5 of 2015.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, matter referred to Employment and Labour Relations Court.
Orders
- All orders and/or directions made by this Court in this appeal be and are hereby set-aside.
- The Deputy Registrar shall forthwith transmit this matter to the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Republic vs. Karisa Chengo & 2 others Petition No. 5 of 2015 (2017) eKLR
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