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Momanyi v Primarosa Flowers Limited (Cause 852 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 400 (KLR) (28 February 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 400 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
400
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 400 (KLR)
Decided
28 February 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramNDOLO
The Court found the dismissal to be lawful and fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.

Facts

The Claimant, Momanyi, was employed by the Respondent, Primarosa Flowers Limited, as a Human Resource Manager. He was dismissed on October 1, 2019, for failure to obey lawful commands and insubordination.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant's dismissal was lawful and fair
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The Court held that the Respondent had provided the Claimant with a notice to show cause and a disciplinary meeting, and that the dismissal was based on valid grounds as outlined in the Employment Act.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act Cap 226 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
  • Jonathan Chepkwony v George Makateto, Acting Chief Executive Ocer, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) & 2 Others [2021] eKLR
  • Willie Kipkoech Langat v County Public Service Board & 2 Others [2022] eKLR
  • Rebecca Ann Maina & 2 others v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology [2014] eKLR
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