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Isaac Mumina Mutua v East African Portland Cement Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 936 (KLR)

[2019] KEELRC 936 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
936
Citation
[2019] KEELRC 936 (KLR)
Decided
31 July 2019
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TypeContract DisputePostureClaimant's Suit DismissedCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Claimant's contract lapsed by effluxion of time as no timely renewal request was made. Claimant is entitled to all contractual terminal dues.

Facts

Claimant was employed as Head of ICT by respondent on a 5-year contract that could be renewed with at least 6 months' notice. Claimant requested renewal on 22.05.2017, 17 days late. Respondent decided not to renew the contract on 09.11.2017.

Issues

  • Termination of contract
  • Renewal of contract
  • Assignment of duties beyond contract term

Reasoning

Claimant's request for renewal was made outside the agreed 6-month period. The contract was fully performed, and the claimant was paid all contractual terminal dues.

Outcome

Claimant's suit dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to bear own costs
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