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Laban Kithokoi v Africa Inland Church, Kenya Ziwani District Church Council [2014] KEELRC 355 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 355 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
355
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 355 (KLR)
Decided
30 June 2014
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramD.K.N. Marete
Holding

The court found that the termination of the claimant's employment was wrongful, unfair, and unlawful.

Facts

The claimant, Laban Kithokoi, was employed as an Assistant Pastor by the respondent, Africa Inland Church, Kenya Ziwani District Church Council. He was transferred multiple times and faced allegations of misconduct and poor work ethics.

Issues

  1. Was the termination of the claimant's employment wrongful, unfair and unlawful?
  2. Is the claimant entitled to the relief sought?
  3. Who bears the cost of this cause?

Reasoning

The court ruled that the respondent's allegations of misconduct were not substantiated and that the termination was based on unfounded reasons.

Outcome

Affirmed

Orders

  • Affirmed the dismissal of the claimant's employment and ordered the respondent to pay compensation for wrongful termination.

Remedies

  • Compensation for wrongful termination
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