Bernard Wanjohi Muriuki v Kirinyaga Water And Sanitation Company Limited & another [2012] KEELRC 4 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4
- Citation
- [2012] KEELRC 4 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2012
Summary at a glance
TypeIndustrial CourtPostureClaimant's appeal against the termination of his contractCoramJames Rika
The renewed contract is invalid due to lack of Board resolution and public policy considerations
Facts
Claimant was appointed as Technical / General Manager of Kirinyaga Water and Sanitation Company Limited (KIRIWASCO) in 2007. His contract was renewed in 2010 with increased salary and benefits. The claimant was terminated in 2010 without a valid contract.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination of the contract
- Validity of the renewed contract
Reasoning
The Court found the renewed contract to be invalid as it was not supported by a Board resolution and was aimed at defeating the functioning of public bodies.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal is dismissed
Orders
- 1st respondent to supply claimant with certificate of service
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