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Joseph Oloo Juma v Vegpro Kenya Ltd [2015] KEELRC 424 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 424 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
424
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 424 (KLR)
Decided
8 October 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
Holding

The court finds the termination unfair and unjustified, and awards compensation.

Facts

Claimant Joseph Oloo was employed by Vegpro Kenya Ltd as a dispatch supervisor from 2007. He was terminated on February 29, 2012, without notice or reasons.

Issues

  1. Was the termination of employment fair?
  2. Did the employer follow due process?

Reasoning

The court ruled that the termination was unfair due to lack of valid reason and due process, and awarded compensation.

Outcome

Claimant awarded 258,999/= in compensation, including salary in lieu of notice, service pay, and compensation for unfair termination.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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