Kelly Marina Kokuai v Kajiado County Assembly Service Board [2020] KEELRC 236 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 236
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 236 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 November 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition for Declaratory and Injunctive ReliefCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding
The Court found the termination to be unfair and ordered reinstatement and compensation.
Facts
The Petitioner was employed as a procurement assistant and later promoted to procurement officer. She was dismissed on the grounds of gross misconduct, but she contested the dismissal, alleging improper disciplinary proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the termination was lawful, fair, and justified.
- Whether the Petitioner is entitled to reinstatement and compensation.
Reasoning
The Court held that the disciplinary committee was improperly constituted and lacked jurisdiction, thus the termination was unfair. The Court also found that the Petitioner is entitled to reinstatement and compensation.
Outcome
Reinstatement and compensation ordered.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the Petitioner within the Respondent's service.
- Compensation of 12 months' gross salary for unfair termination.
Remedies
- Reinstatement
- Compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment Act
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Mary Chemweno Kiptui v Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
- Walter Ogal Anuro v Teacher Service Commission
- James Omariba Nyaoga & Another v Speaker of the County Assembly - Kisii County & 2 Others
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