Kilonzo v IPAS Africa Alliance (Cause E424 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2210 (KLR) (18 September 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2210
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2210 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramB. O. Manani, JK GAKERI, Maraga
The Court held that the termination of the Claimant's employment on account of redundancy was unfair.
Facts
The Claimant, Margaret N Kilonzo, was employed by the Respondent, IPAS Africa Alliance, as Alliance Program Manager from March 4, 2019. The Respondent terminated her employment on December 11, 2020, citing redundancy due to reduced donor funding. The Claimant alleged the termination was unfair.
Issues
- Whether termination of the Claimant's employment on account of redundancy was unfair.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent had no substantive justifications for the redundancy and did not comply with the Employment Act's requirements for a fair redundancy process.
Outcome
The Court ordered the Respondent to reinstate the Claimant and pay compensation.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the Claimant
- Compensation for the Claimant
Authorities cited
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