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Nugi Kahiga v Access Kenya Group Ltd [2022] KEELRC 488 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 488 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. Whether the respondent had a valid and fair reason to terminate the employment of the claimant.
  2. Whether the claimant’s termination was in accordance with fair procedure.
  3. 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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