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Jackson K. Mathenge v Kenya Broadcasting Corporation [2018] KEELRC 1518 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1518 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1518
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1518 (KLR)
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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

Legislation (1)
  • Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Act (KBC Act)
Cases cited (1)
  • Section 46 of the KBC Act
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