NAZARENO KARIUKI V FEED THE CHILDREN KENYA [2013] KEELRC 309 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 309
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 309 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 May 2013
AI Summary
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TypeWrongful TerminationPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The Respondent had a justifiable reason to terminate the Claimant's employment due to misconduct and poor performance.
Facts
Claimant Nazareno Kariuki was employed by Respondent Feed the Children Kenya as Deputy Country Director/Program Manager. He was terminated on 28th February 2012 without lawful cause.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had a justifiable reason to dismiss the Claimant
- Whether the Respondent used fair procedure in terminating the Claimant's employment
Reasoning
The Court found that the Claimant engaged in a divisive and disruptive exchange with his colleague, which was a source of major concern for the Respondent. The Respondent had a justifiable reason to terminate the Claimant's employment.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Halsbury's Laws of England (4th Edition Vol 16)
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