Nugi Kahiga v Access Kenya Group Ltd [2022] KEELRC 488 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 488
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 488 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks declaration of breach, unfair termination, salary in lieu, leave days, compensatory damages, and loss of income. Respondent opposes and seeks dismissal.CoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The claimant is not entitled to the prayers sought and the claim is dismissed in its entirety.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Business Development Manager from August 2015. He was terminated on March 22, 2017, and claimed unfair termination. The respondent offered a Performance Enhancement Plan (PEP) but the claimant declined.
Issues
- Whether the respondent had a valid and fair reason to terminate the employment of the claimant.
- Whether the claimant’s termination was in accordance with fair procedure.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The respondent provided a valid reason for termination based on the claimant's performance and lack of proactivity. The claimant did not provide supporting documentation for the challenges he faced.
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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