Keiza v Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited & another (Cause 565 of 2015) [2023] KEELRC 2018 (KLR) (31 July 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2018
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2018 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Labour Relations CourtCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The Claimant was an employee of the 1st Respondent at the time of her termination. The termination was unfair and unlawful.
Facts
Violet Yakama Keiza was employed by Kenya Railways Corporation and later transferred to Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited. She was dismissed on August 30, 2012, for alleged involvement in a fraudulent transaction involving LPO No 9850.
Issues
- Who was the Claimant’s employer at the time of her termination?
- Whether the Claimant’s termination from employment was unfair and unlawful?
- Is the Claimant entitled to the reliefs sought?
Reasoning
The Court found that the 1st Respondent terminated the Claimant's employment without valid reasons and procedurally. The 1st Respondent failed to prove the reason for termination and did not provide a fair hearing.
Outcome
The Court ordered the 1st Respondent to pay the Claimant Kshs 290,381.00 in compensation.
Orders
- Award of compensation in the sum of Kshs 290,381.00
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs 290,381.00
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Kenneth Nyaga Mwige vs. Austin Kiguta & 2 others [2015] eKLR
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