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Rotiken v Olekina (Cause E165 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 2177 (KLR) (26 September 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 2177 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2177
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 2177 (KLR)
Decided
26 September 2023
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant initiated the suit, Respondent did not respondCoramJK GAKERI, Maureen Onyango, Ndolo
The court found that the termination was unfair due to lack of substantive justification and procedural fairness.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent from September 1, 2017 to September 7, 2020. He was terminated without notice or just cause. He claimed salary arrears, notice pay, and other benefits.

Issues

  • Whether termination of employment was unfair
  • Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The court held that the termination was unfair because there was no substantive justification and the procedure adopted was not fair.

Outcome

Claimant's claim for damages, costs, and interest was upheld.

Orders

  • The court declared the termination of employment as unfair and ordered the payment of damages, costs, and interest.

Remedies

  • Damages, costs, and interest

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (4)
  • Humphrey Munyithia Mutemi V Soluxe International Group of Hotels and Lodges Ltd (2020) eKLR
  • Nicholus Kipkemoi Korir V Hatari Security Guards Ltd (2018) eKLR
  • Walter Ogal Anuro V Teachers Service Commission (2013) eKLR
  • Naima Khamis V Oxford University Press (E.A) Ltd (2017) eKLR
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