Charles Akule v Presiding Bishop Methodist Church In Kenya & 13 others [2022] KEELRC 130 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 130
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 130 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramJAMES RIKA, Presiding Judge
The Court allows the Claimant's application to amend the Statement of Claim and declines the Respondents' application for eviction. The Court orders the Respondents to file their Statement of Response within 14 days.
Facts
Rev. Charles Akule filed a claim against the Presiding Bishop Methodist Church in Kenya and other trustees alleging unfair termination, defrocking, and retirement. The dispute arose due to disagreements on the posting of Akule and the church's decision to retire him.
Issues
- Fair treatment in termination, defrocking, or retirement
- Amendment of the Statement of Claim
- Eviction of the Claimant from the church's manse
Reasoning
The Court finds the Claimant's claim related to termination of employment and allows the amendment. It orders the Respondents to justify their decision in their Statement of Response.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Allow the Claimant's application to amend the Statement of Claim
- Decline the Respondents' application for eviction
- Order the Respondents to file their Statement of Response within 14 days
- Schedule the main Claim for hearing as soon as practicable
- Award costs to the Claimant
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Declaratory orders
Authorities cited
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