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Patrick Nyakonu Ombati v Credit Bank Limited [2014] KEELRC 1462 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 1462 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1462
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 1462 (KLR)
Decided
27 November 2014
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHELLEN S. WASILWA
Holding

The court finds no valid reasons for termination and dismisses the claimant's case.

Facts

Claimant Patrick Nyakonu Ombati was an employee of Credit Bank Limited. He was terminated on 6.2.2006 without any reason stated in the termination letter. He was later acquitted in a criminal case and claimed wrongful termination, racial discrimination, and other damages.

Issues

  1. Whether there were valid reasons to terminate claimant's employment
  2. Whether claimant was subjected to due process
  3. Whether claimant is entitled to remedies sought

Reasoning

The termination was without reason and the claimant was not given a hearing. The court dismisses the case as the law at the time did not require reasons for termination.

Outcome

Claimant's case dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to meet its costs
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