Hezron Mwambia Karong’a v Tharaka Nithi County Government & another [2019] KEELRC 116 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 116
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 116 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
The suit is dismissed as the Claimant was not entitled to compensation due to his failure to approach the Public Service Commission as required by the County Governments Act.
Facts
The Claimant was terminated as a Supply Chain Assistant by the Respondents, who argued that his employment was terminated in accordance with the pleasure doctrine due to the Governor's term ending. The Claimant claimed unfair termination and sought reinstatement and compensation.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's employment was terminated fairly
- Whether the Claimant was entitled to compensation for the termination
Reasoning
The court held that the Claimant's employment was terminated in accordance with the pleasure doctrine, and he was not entitled to compensation as he did not follow the legislative provision to appeal to the Public Service Commission.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Suit dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- County Governments Act
- Public Service Commission
Cases cited (2)
- Lisper Kathure Mukuru v Tharaka Nithi County Government & Another [2018] eKLR
- Republic v Secretary County Public Service Board ex parte Hulbai Gedi Abdille (supra)
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