Ondieki v Nyangena Hospital Ltd (Appeal 032 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 1280 (KLR) (5 May 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1280
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1280 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 May 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the Hon. P. K. MutaiCoramDR. JACOB GAKERI
The court found that the non-renewal of the one-year fixed-term contract did not amount to unfair termination of employment and dismissed the appellant's claims.
Facts
The appellant was employed as a mortician by the respondent from 2008, with his last fixed-term contract ending on 31st October 2021. The contract was not renewed, and the appellant alleged unlawful dismissal on 1st October 2023.
Issues
- Whether termination of employment was lawful
- Entitlement to service pay, salary in lieu of notice, compensation, and other reliefs
Reasoning
The court re-evaluated the evidence and found that there was no evidence of coercion or threats, and the appellant's witness statement was inconsistent with his testimony during cross-examination.
Outcome
The court upheld the trial court's decision and directed the respondent to issue a certificate of service, with each party bearing their own costs.
Orders
- The respondent to issue a certificate of service
- Each party to bear their own costs
Authorities cited
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