Njai Mutitu v University of Nairobi [2020] KEELRC 91 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 91
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 91 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 December 2020
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramLady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding
The termination was unfair as the employer failed to provide proper notice and due process.
Facts
The Claimant, Njai Mutitu, was employed as a cleaner by the University of Nairobi. His employment contract was renewed multiple times, but it was terminated on October 9, 2015. The Claimant claimed he was unfairly terminated due to a misunderstanding about his age, which he claimed was 1957, not 1953.
Issues
- Fairness of termination
- Correctness of age determination
Reasoning
The court found that the employer had valid grounds for termination based on the records, but the procedure was not fair. The employer should have provided notice and allowed the Claimant to present his records.
Outcome
The court declared the termination unfair and ordered reinstatement with full benefits and compensation.
Orders
- Reinstatement with full benefits and continuity of service
- Payment of terminal benefits as per the claimant's request
- Interest on the above at court rates from the date of filing until payment in full
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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