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Matindi v Securex Agencies (K) Ltd (Cause 2531 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 330 (KLR) (9 February 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 330 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
330
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 330 (KLR)
Decided
9 February 2023
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramNdolo
The court finds that the Claimant failed to establish suspension and absconded duty, thus termination was not unfair.

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent as a Crew member from March 15, 2011. He was arrested on May 8, 2013, charged for bank breaking, and detained at Gigiri Police Station. He was acquitted on July 7, 2015. Claimant claims wrongful termination without just cause.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant was suspended from employment by the Respondent.
  • Whether termination of the Claimant’s employment was unfair.
  • Whether the Claimant’s suit is statute barred.
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Reasoning

The court determined that the Claimant did not provide evidence of suspension and absconded duty, and thus the termination was not unfair.

Outcome

The court dismissed the claim.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (4)
  • Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission [2013] eKLR
  • Naima Khamis v Oxford University Press (EA) Ltd [2017] eKLR
  • Seabolo v Belgravia Hotel [1997] 6 BLLR 829 (CCMA)
  • Felistas Acheha Ikatwa v Charles Peter Otieno [2018] eKLR
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