Child Welfare Supersede Management Prerogative in Employment Transfers Court Rules

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• Court ruled that child welfare supersedes employer transfer rights.
• Case involved Isaac Kihiu transferred from Nairobi to Baringo despite having a special needs child.
• Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with family responsibilities before transfers.
• Ruling builds on previous judgment by Justice Byrum Ongaya.
• Decision affects employment policies in Kenya.