James Mukuha Gichane v National Hospital Insurance Fund & 3 others [2017] KECA 728 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 728
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 728 (KLR)
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from the High Court judgment dismissing claims for arrears of salaries and damagesCoramW. KARANJA, M. WARSAME, G. B. M. KARIUKI SC, Wendoh
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as an abuse of the process of the court
Facts
The appellant, James Mukuha Gichane, was an employee of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) from 1992 until 2003 when he was dismissed on account of gross misconduct. The termination was alleged to be illegal and based on improper investigations by the 2nd respondent, a security officer of the 1st respondent.
Issues
- Abuse of process
- Termination of employment
- Investigations under section 77 of the repealed Constitution
Reasoning
The High Court's decision to dismiss the claims was upheld as the termination was not an abuse of process.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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