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Musau & another v Treadsetters Tyres Limited (Appeal E155 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 87 (KLR) (31 January 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 87 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
87
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 87 (KLR)
Decided
31 January 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Trial CourtCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding

The Trial Court’s judgment and proceedings are set aside, and a retrial is ordered.

Facts

The two appellants, Josephine Malinda Musau and Esther Mugure Kariuki, were dismissed by the respondent, Treadsetters Tyres Limited, as Customer Relations Managers for alleged involvement in the loss of the respondent's tyres. They sought declarations, salaries, allowances, damages, and certificates of service.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was unfair and unlawful
  2. Whether the appellants are entitled to back pay and other benefits

Reasoning

The judgment and proceedings were flawed, warranting a retrial to ensure justice.

Outcome

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Proceedings and judgment of the Trial Court are set aside
  • A retrial is ordered before another Hon. Magistrate designated by the relevant Chief Magistrate, Nairobi
  • No order on costs

Remedies

  • A retrial to be held
  • Back pay and other benefits to be determined in the retrial
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