George Karanja Ngunda v Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) Registered Trustees & 3 others [2021] KEELRC 1939 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1939
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1939 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair, unprocedural, and unlawful. The Claimant is entitled to 12 months compensation for unlawful termination of employment.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a General Manager by Meru Water and Sewerage Services (MEWASS) from December 2016 to August 2018. The County Assembly of Meru enacted the Meru County Water and Sanitation Services Act, 2014, establishing a new corporation, Meru County Urban Water and Sanitation Services Corporation, which succeeded MEWASS.
Issues
- Was the termination of the employment of the Claimant unfair, unlawful and unprocedural?
- Is the Claimant entitled to the relief sought?
Reasoning
The Claimant's tenure was renewable based on performance and his willingness to continue in service. The termination was unlawful and unprocedural.
Outcome
Claimant's claim is allowed.
Orders
- A declaration that the termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair, unprocedural, and unlawful.
- Award of 12 months compensation for unlawful termination of employment.
- Order for the Respondent to issue a Certificate of Service to the Claimant.
- Costs to be borne by the Respondents.
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