Daniel Jose Sitole v County Government of Laikipia & 3 others [2019] KEELRC 2525 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2525
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2525 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 January 2019
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant sued Respondents for dismissal from service as Director Media ServicesCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
Dismissal was contrary to the terms and conditions of service and was unfair
Facts
Claimant was appointed Director Media Services on 20th September 2013 for a 5-year period. He was dismissed on 14th August 2017 without notice. His contract was tied to the term of the Governor.
Issues
- Whether dismissal was lawful and fair
- Whether Claimant was entitled to compensation and reinstatement
Reasoning
Claimant's contract was tied to the term of the Governor, not the County Public Service. Dismissal without notice was unfair.
Outcome
Claimant awarded one month's salary in lieu of notice, 4 months' salary as compensation, and costs
Orders
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- 4 months' salary as compensation
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- 4 months' salary as compensation
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Kenfreight (E.A.) Limited v Benson K. Nguti [2016] eKLR
- Kisumu County Public Service Board & Another v Samuel Okuro & 7 Others [2018] eKLR
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