Jemurgor v Moi University (Petition E030 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2839 (KLR) (14 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2839
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2839 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition for Declaration and RemediesCoramMA ONYANGO
Holding
The Petitioner's employment relationship with Moi University was established, and the termination was found to be unfair.
Facts
The Petitioner, Benedictor Jemurgor, was terminated by Moi University on April 14, 2022, for failing to obey lawful orders and participating in an illegal strike. The termination was based on the Employment Act and Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual.
Issues
- existence of employment relationship
- fairness of termination
- Petitioner's entitlement to remedies
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioner's employment relationship with Moi University was established. The termination was deemed unfair due to the lack of justifiable reasons and procedural fairness.
Outcome
The Petitioner's petition was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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