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Titus Sila Muli v Wilham (K) Limited [2020] KEELRC 1306 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1306 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1306
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1306 (KLR)
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The termination was found to be valid and genuine, and the claims were dismissed

Facts

The claimant was terminated by the respondent on January 9, 2015, for allegedly not securing irrigation cards and allowing them to be part of computer scrap items sold. The claimant denied these allegations.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination was fair and lawful
  2. Whether the claimant was entitled to reinstatement and damages

Reasoning

The court found the claimant's duty to secure the irrigation cards was not fulfilled, and there was no evidence of steps taken to ensure the cards were secure. The extraneous reasons for termination were not pleaded or proved.

Outcome

The claimant's suit was dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to bear their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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