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Michael Kariithi Muthee v Mathira Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd [2020] KEELRC 1311 (KLR)

[2020] KEELRC 1311 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1311
Citation
[2020] KEELRC 1311 (KLR)
Decided
30 March 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

Dismissal was fair and lawful, and the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed from employment by Respondent for alleged gross misconduct. Claimant alleged unfair dismissal and sought reinstatement and compensation.

Issues

  1. Whether dismissal was fair and lawful
  2. Burden of proof for unfair dismissal

Reasoning

Claimant failed to demonstrate unfairness in dismissal, and Respondent provided valid reasons for the suspension and termination.

Outcome

Dismissal with no order as to costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Kennedy Maina Mirera v Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited [2018] eKLR
  • Anthony N. Kang'ang'a v Mathira Water & Sanitation Company [2019] eKLR
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