Shitsama v Kenya Meat Commission (Cause 612 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 192 (KLR) (31 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 192
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 192 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from High Court, NairobiCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
Termination was unfair and unlawful
Facts
Claimant Patrick Shitsama was employed as Production Manager by Respondent Kenya Meat Commission. During a presidential visit, he was blamed for internal challenges that embarrassed the Respondent. He was subsequently disciplined and summarily dismissed.
Issues
- Unlawful termination of employment
- Damages for stress and economic strain
- Loss of earnings
- Service for years worked
- Interest on compensation
Reasoning
Claimant failed to address internal challenges leading to presidential visit embarrassment. Respondent had reasonable grounds to terminate under Employment Act.
Outcome
Claimant awarded 1.5 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
Orders
- Termination declared unfair
- Respondent pays 1.5 months' salary in compensation
- No order on costs
- Interest granted at court rate
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Interest on compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Human Resource Manual
Cases cited (1)
- E&LRC at Nyeri, Cause Number 87 of 2018
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