Gichuhi v Bollore Transport & Logistics Kenya Limited (Cause 257 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 981 (KLR) (19 April 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 981
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 981 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 April 2023
The court dismisses the claimant's suit with costs, finding that the termination was valid and fair, and the claimant did not have a legitimate expectation of continued employment until retirement.
Facts
Claimant, Emma Gichuhi, worked for Respondent, Bollore Transport & Logistics Kenya Limited, from 1995 to 2020. She was terminated on January 20, 2020, due to her 24 years of service and age 50. She claimed wrongful termination, breach of contract, and damages.
Issues
- Wrongful termination
- Breach of contract
- Damages
Reasoning
The court ruled that the termination was based on valid reasons and the process was fair, just, and in accordance with the law. The claimant's contract did not provide for continued employment until retirement, and she failed to demonstrate a reason for loss of earnings.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- D K Njagi Marete v Teachers Service Commission [2013] eKLR
- Faiyadh Ahmed Mohamed (supra)
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