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Citibus Limited v Muriuki (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E036 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3027 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 3027 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
3027
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 3027 (KLR)
Decided
24 November 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief Magistrate CourtCoramMA ONYANGO
Holding

The court found that the termination of the Respondent's employment was unfair and that the awards made were justifiable.

Facts

Citibus Limited sued James Gachan Muriuki for terminal dues for alleged unfair termination of employment. The Chief Magistrate Court found in favor of Muriuki.

Issues

  1. Whether the trial court erred in holding that the termination of the Respondent from employment was unfair.
  2. Whether the awards made to the Respondent were justifiable.

Reasoning

The court evaluated the evidence and found that the Respondent was not dismissed for desertion, and the awards were justified based on the Respondent's employment period and entitlements.

Outcome

Affirmed the judgment of the trial court.

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (2)
  • Felistas Acheha Ikatwa v Charles Peter Otieno (2018) eKLR
  • Selle & Another Vs Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd & Others [1968] EA 123
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