Shivachi v Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (Cause 1277 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 178 (KLR) (8 February 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 178
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 178 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJK GAKERI, Onyango
Holding
The court finds that the Claimant has failed to demonstrate a subsisting contract of service in early May 2017 or a legitimate expectation of renewal.
Facts
The Respondent employed the Claimant as a part-time tutor for one semester starting January 11, 2017. The contract was renewable, but the Claimant was terminated on or around May 3, 2017.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair, unlawful, or illegal.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to one month's salary in lieu of notice and 12 months' compensation.
Reasoning
The court determined that the contract was not renewed and the Claimant did not have a legitimate expectation of renewal. The termination was not unfair or unlawful.
Outcome
The Claimant's case is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (6)
- Rajab Barasa & 4 others V Kenya Meat Commission (2016) eKLR
- Stephen Kitheka V Kevita International Ltd (2018) eKLR
- Registered Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa & another V Ruth Gathoni Ngotho (2017) eKLR
- Kipkebe Ltd V Peterson Ondieki Tai (Supra)
- Mbita Ntiro V Mbae Mwirichia & another (2018) eKLR
- Alice Wanjiru Ruhiu V Messai
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