Sauke v Kenyatta University (Cause 2023 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 13100 (KLR) (27 October 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13100
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13100 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to dismiss the claimCoramAN MWAURE
The Court dismissed the claim due to the expiration of the limitation period under the Employment Act
Facts
The Claimant was employed by Kenyatta University on May 3, 1999 and was terminated on June 3, 2011. He filed a claim for wrongful termination on September 30, 2016, six years after his termination.
Issues
- Whether the claim was filed within the limitation period under the Employment Act
- Whether the Claimant exhausted the internal dispute resolution mechanism before filing the suit
Reasoning
The Court found that the claim was filed more than three years after the termination, which is beyond the limitation period under the Employment Act.
Outcome
The claim was dismissed
Authorities cited
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