Kuira v Karanja & 2 others (Cause 79 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 4158 (KLR) (22 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 4158
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 4158 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 September 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgmentCoramHS WASILWA, JOSEPH WAGURA KARANJA, MARTHA WANGUI KARANJA
Holding
The claimant is entitled to 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, unpaid salary for December 1998, and underpayments from 1988 to January 1999.
Facts
Geoffrey Ngari Kuira was dismissed from his position as headmaster of Busara Forest View Academy. He claims his dismissal was illegal and seeks reinstatement and compensation.
Issues
- Validity of dismissal
- Remedies for unlawful dismissal
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Employment Act 2007 does not apply retrospectively and the only remedy is notice pay or wages earned under the contract.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Orders
- Claimant to be paid 1 month's salary in lieu of notice
- Claimant to be paid unpaid salary for December 1998
- Claimant to be paid underpayments from 1988 to January 1999
- Respondents to pay costs of the suit plus interest at court rates
Remedies
- Notice pay
- Unpaid salary
- Underpayments
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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