Mureriwa v Salvation Army Leaders’ Training College of Africa and Resource Centre Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E325 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2642 (KLR) (31 October 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2642
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2642 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramBOM MANANI
The Claimant's case against the Respondent is devoid of merit.
Facts
The Claimant, a Zimbabwean national, was employed by the Respondent as a Child Protection Specialist Strategist in Nairobi, Kenya. He was required to obtain a work permit under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011. The contract was terminated due to the inability to procure a work permit.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's contract of service was legitimately terminated.
- Whether the Respondent's actions violated the Claimant's constitutional rights.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs that he seeks in the action.
Reasoning
The contract was terminated due to the inability to procure a work permit, which rendered the employment relation impossible.
Outcome
The suit is dismissed.
Orders
- Costs of the case are granted to the Respondent.
Authorities cited
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