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Kenneth Kipkemboi Settim & another v National Social Security Fund the Board of Trustees [2018] KEELRC 1741 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1741 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1741
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1741 (KLR)
Decided
30 May 2018
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The claim is dismissed in its entirety with no order as to costs.

Facts

The Claimants were dismissed by the Respondent on July 9, 2003, for suspected involvement in bribery. They filed a suit claiming breach of regulations and unfair dismissal.

Issues

  • Whether the claim is time barred.
  • Whether the action by the Respondent dismissing the Claimants was fair and justified.

Reasoning

The claim is time barred as it was filed more than six years after the dismissal, and the Industrial Court could not take cognizance of the claim without conciliation. Additionally, the dismissal was fair and justified.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Employment Act Cap 224
  • Trade Disputes Act Section 14(9)(f)
  • Limitation of Actions Act Section 4
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