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John Kimemia Gitau v Unilever Tea Kenya Limited [2013] KEELRC 661 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 661 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
661
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 661 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Industrial Court of KenyaCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The termination of the claimant's employment by the respondent was unlawful.

Facts

The claimant, John Kimemia Gitau, was unlawfully terminated by the respondent, Unilever Tea Kenya Limited, leading to his joblessness for about 2 years.

Issues

  1. Applicable law
  2. Justification for general and exemplary damages

Reasoning

The court found the termination unlawful and ordered the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.1,307,301.60 as compensation for the unlawful termination.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimant

Orders

  • Pay the claimant Kshs.1,307,301.60 by 1.9.2013
  • Deliver the certificate of service and clearance certificate to the claimant by 1.09.2013
  • Pay the costs of the case

Remedies

  • Compensation for unlawful termination
  • Delivery of certificates
  • Payment of costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, Chapter 226 Laws of Kenya
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