Katunge Kiilu v National Aids Control Council [2019] KEELRC 1455 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1455
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1455 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal DismissedCoramAbuodha J.
The court finds the claim without merit and dismisses it with no order as to costs.
Facts
Claimant Katunge Kiilu was employed by the respondent National AIDS Control Council on 17 April 2015 as Head of Communications, Public Relations and Knowledge Management Officer. She was dismissed on 20 November 2015, allegedly for failing to meet performance targets and not informing the employer of her pregnancy.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was fair and in accordance with the Employment Act
- Whether the claimant's services were terminated on account of pregnancy
Reasoning
The court determined that the claimant's performance was unsatisfactory and that the employer had the right to terminate her services. The claimant's allegation of dismissal on account of pregnancy was not supported by the evidence.
Outcome
Dismissed with no order as to costs
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