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Caleb Asiango Oriago v Kenyatta National Hoispital [2018] KEELRC 1398 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1398 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1398
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1398 (KLR)
Decided
27 July 2018
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The termination was unfair as there was no valid reason as envisaged in section 45 and 43 of the Employment Act, 2007.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a medical records assistant. He assisted a relative's relative to clear a bill at the hospital, which led to disciplinary action and termination for suspected fraud.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Damages for unfair termination

Reasoning

The Court found that the claimant's actions were in line with his duty to serve others, and there was no valid reason to dismiss him.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the claimant

Orders

  • Declaration of unfair termination
  • Payment of Kshs.174, 726.00 by 01.10.2018
  • Each party to bear own costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Declaration of unfair termination
  • Damages for unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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