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Mumo Kiminza Munuve v Roadtainers Mombasa Limited [2021] KEELRC 826 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 826 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
826
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 826 (KLR)
Decided
7 October 2021
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from original trialCoramRika
Holding

The termination was unfair and the Claimant is entitled to compensation.

Facts

The Claimant, Mumo Kiminza Munuve, was terminated by Roadtainers Mombasa Limited on May 14, 2016, due to an injury sustained in a road traffic accident. The Respondent provided a termination letter stating the Claimant was unable to perform his duties due to injuries and memory lapses.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination was lawful and fair
  2. Whether the Claimant is entitled to compensation
  3. Whether the Respondent has a proper counterclaim

Reasoning

The Court found the Respondent did not follow due process and reasonable accommodation, as required by law and previous rulings.

Outcome

Judgment for the Claimant

Orders

  • Award of 12 months' salary in compensation
  • Award of interest on the compensation
  • Award of a Certificate of Service
  • Award of costs of the case

Remedies

  • Compensation of Kshs. 341,136

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (2)
  • Kennedy Nyanguncha Omanga v Bob Morgan Services Limited
  • Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union v Rea Vipingo Plantations Limited
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