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Kensalt Limited v Mwaruwa (Appeal E039 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 1367 (KLR) (6 June 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 1367 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1367
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 1367 (KLR)
Decided
6 June 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a labor disputeCoramM MBARŨ, J
The appeal is dismissed, and the original judgment is upheld.

Facts

The respondent, Elias Mwaruwa, was employed by the appellant, Kensalt Limited, as a machine operator from May 2, 2007, to September 20, 2017. He was terminated without notice, hearing, or good cause.

Issues

  • Whether the termination of employment was fair and justifiable
  • Whether the compensation awarded to the respondent was appropriate

Reasoning

The court found that the termination was fair and justifiable, and the compensation awarded was within the limits of the Employment Act.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (4)
  • Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Company Limited & Others (1968 EA)
  • Olute v County Government of Siaya & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E059 of 2021) (2022)
  • Namibia Broadcasting Corporation v Haushona (2019) eKLR
  • Kiambaa Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Limited v Rhoda Njeri & 3 others (2018) eKLR
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