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Antony Musyoka Musembi v Nairobi Ironmongers Limited [2019] KEELRC 1553 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 1553 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1553
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 1553 (KLR)
Decided
24 May 2019
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TypeUnlawful TerminationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
The Court finds that the termination was unfair and unlawful.

Facts

The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a grader on 25 January 2007. He was terminated on 19 August 2014 without a reason, and later claimed he was chased away by the Director. The Respondent claimed he was dismissed for theft and desertion.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant was unfairly and unlawfully terminated
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
  • Whether there was a valid reason for termination

Reasoning

The Court rules that the Respondent failed to provide a valid reason for termination and did not follow proper procedures, leading to an unfair dismissal.

Outcome

The Court dismisses the suit with costs.

Remedies

  • Damages for unlawful termination
  • Payment of terminal dues

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Mary Chemweno Kiptui v Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (2014) eKLR
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