Christopher Mwangi Maina & 2 others v Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Limited [2018] KEELRC 339 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 339
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 339 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2018
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TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramAbuodha Jorum Nelson
Holding
The respondent is ordered to pay the claimants for the damages caused by the accident.
Facts
The claimants were employed by the respondent as shunter driver, Loco driver, and locomotive driver grade 8. They were assigned to work on A9Rloco 8742, which was to depart from Nairobi to Stony Athi Station. An accident occurred due to a blocked rail line, resulting in damage to the train.
Issues
- Responsibility for the accident
- Compliance with Kenya Railways General Rules
Reasoning
The claimants reported the accident to the Station Master and controlled office, and the train was able to run after removing the damaged bogie.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The award shall be subject to taxes and statutory deductions.
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