Munyao v Africa Medical Research Foundation (AMREF Health Africa) (Cause 197 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 771 (KLR) (20 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 771
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 771 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramSC RUTTO
The Claimant's contract was frustrated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the termination was fair.
Facts
Claimant Timothy Xerxes Munyao was employed by Respondent Africa Medical Research Foundation (AMREF Health Africa) from May 2008 to April 2020. The employment was terminated on April 22, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's contract of employment was frustrated
- Whether the termination was fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to reinstatement and compensation
Reasoning
The court found that the termination was due to the pandemic, which made the Claimant's duties impossible to perform, thus fulfilling the conditions for frustration under the common law doctrine.
Outcome
Claimant's contract was frustrated, and the termination was fair.
Orders
- Claimant to receive 66,414 USD equivalent to six months of his gross salary
- Interest on the amount at court rates from the date of judgment until payment in full
- Claimant to bear the costs of the suit
- Counterclaim dismissed with no costs awarded
Remedies
- Reinstatement with no loss of income, benefits, or seniority
- Compensation of 66,414 USD
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