Jackson K. Mathenge v Kenya Broadcasting Corporation [2018] KEELRC 1518 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1518
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1518 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureRespondent moved a Preliminary ObjectionCoramHellen S. Wasilwa
The claim is dismissed in its entirety with no order as to costs
Facts
Claimant filed a wrongful dismissal suit in 1998, alleging he was wrongfully dismissed in 1994 due to unsatisfactory performance. The Respondent claimed the suit was incompetent due to non-compliance with Section 46 of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act.
Issues
- Claimant's suit was filed outside the 12-month limitation period
- Claimant did not serve the required notice as per Section 46 of the KBC Act
Reasoning
The court found the claim incompetent due to non-compliance with Section 46 of the KBC Act and the filing of the suit outside the 12-month limitation period.
Outcome
Dismissed
Authorities cited
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