Carolyne Mboku v Stephen Njoroge Gikera & 2 others (All t/a Gikera & Vadgama Advocates) [2019] KEELRC 858 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 858
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 858 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2019
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TypeApplication to strike out a partyPostureApplication allowedCoramLINNET NDOLO
Holding
Emma Ochieng' is a necessary party in the proceedings as she was the partner in charge of the Mombasa Office and the Claimant's immediate boss.
Facts
Claimant was employed as an Advocate in the firm of Gikera & Vadgama Advocates. Emma Ochieng' was made a partner in the firm on May 12, 2017, and was the Claimant's immediate boss.
Issues
- Whether Emma Ochieng' has been properly sued
Reasoning
The Court found that Emma Ochieng' was a partner in the firm and was the Claimant's immediate boss, and that termination of employment could not be effected by a mere salaried employee.
Outcome
Application to strike out Emma Ochieng' from the claim is disallowed with costs.
Orders
- Application to strike out Emma Ochieng' from the claim is disallowed with costs.
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