Annabell Muthoni Wagura v Board of Management Dr.Kamudia High School [2017] KEELRC 666 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 666
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 666 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2017
Summary at a glance
Facts
Claimant was employed as a housekeeper and matron at Dr. Kamudia High School from October 1992. She was terminated on May 30, 2014, without stating the reason for termination. The claimant testified that she had upgraded her qualifications and was fit to continue in the respondent's service.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair
- Whether the respondent acted within the Employment Act, 2007
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was unfair because the respondent did not state the reason for termination and the claimant was fit to continue in the respondent's service. The court also considered the long clean service of the claimant and her lack of contribution to her termination.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the claimant for the declaration that the termination was unfair and the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs. 95,400.00 by 01.12.2017.
Orders
- The respondent to pay the claimant Kshs. 95,400.00 by 01.12.2017
- The respondent to pay the claimant's costs of the suit
Remedies
- Declaration of unfair termination
- Payment of Kshs. 95,400.00 by 01.12.2017
Authorities cited
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