Peter Odhiambo Otieno v Multi-Packaging Ltd [2017] KEELRC 1488 (KLR) | Dismissal For Non Attendance | Esheria

Peter Odhiambo Otieno v Multi-Packaging Ltd [2017] KEELRC 1488 (KLR)

Full Case Text

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR RELATIONS COURT AT NAIROBI

CAUSE NO. 2356 OF 2012

PETER ODHIAMBO OTIENO………………....…………CLAIMANT

VERSUS

MULTI-PACKAGING LTD……………………………RESPONDENT

RULING

1. This Cause was filed on 21 November 2012 and a Response was filed on 8 May 2013.

2. When the Cause came up for hearing on 3 October 2013, the parties informed the Court that they were negotiating and mention was scheduled for 14 October 2013.

3. It is not clear from the record what happened on 14 October 2013 or what action the parties took to progress the hearing.

4. The Deputy Registrar of the Court issued a hearing notice on 8 March 2017 but when the Cause was called for hearing on 3 April 2017, none of the parties were present or represented.

5. In the circumstances, the Court dismisses the Cause with no order as to costs.

Delivered, dated and signed in Nairobi on this 5th day of April 2017.

Radido Stephen

Judge

Representations

For Claimant  Soita & Saende Advocates

For Respondent  Federation of Kenya Employers

Court Assistant  Nixon