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Oketch v MMA Engineering Limited (Cause 263 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 2160 (KLR) (16 August 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 2160 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2160
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 2160 (KLR)
Decided
16 August 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramJ RIKA
The Court finds that termination was not unfair and unlawful.

Facts

Claimant Maurice Oketch was employed as a Welder by Respondent MMA Engineering Limited from January 2007. The Respondent terminated his contract in May 2014, citing economic hardships. Claimant disputes the reason for termination, alleging it was to avoid paying him gratuity.

Issues

  • whether termination was unfair and unlawful
  • whether Claimant merits the prayers sought

Reasoning

The Court is unable to determine the exact date of termination due to lack of evidence. Claimant's salary was not substantiated.

Outcome

Affirmation of the Respondent's decision

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