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Nancy Cheptanui v Riftvalley Bottlers Limited [2017] KEELRC 1395 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 1395 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1395
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 1395 (KLR)
Decided
26 April 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations Court of KenyaCoramD. K. N. Marete
Holding

The termination of the employment was lawful and the claimant is not entitled to the relief sought.

Facts

The claimant, Nancy Cheptanui, was employed by the respondent, Riftvalley Bottlers Limited, from 2nd January, 1992 until 22nd October, 2015. She was terminated without valid reasons or due process.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination of the employment was wrongful, unfair and unlawful.
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to the relief sought.

Reasoning

The respondent's case of poor disciplinary record and misconduct leading to dismissal is more authentic than the claimant's case of unfair termination. The claimant's claim for unlawful termination is dismissed.

Outcome

The claim is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

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