Gichuki v Christian Aid (Cause 528 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 2107 (KLR) (23 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2107
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2107 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 July 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeWrongful TerminationPostureClaimant's AppealCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU
The Court finds the dismissal procedurally fair and the Claimant's claims unsupported. The suit is dismissed with each party bearing their own costs.
Facts
Claimant Caroline Gichuki sued Christian Aid for wrongful termination and breach of law. She claimed compensation for unfair termination, housing allowance, and damages for loss of future earnings. Christian Aid denied the claims and argued that the dismissal was fair and procedurally correct.
Issues
- Fairness of dismissal
- Compensation for wrongful termination
- Housing allowance
- Loss of future earnings
Reasoning
The Court ruled that the dismissal was fair and procedurally correct, and the Claimant waived her right to sue by executing a discharge. The court also noted that the housing allowance was included in the consolidated gross salary as per the contract.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit
Orders
- Suit dismissed
- Each party bears their own costs
Authorities cited
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