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Maina v Hakika Transport Services Limited (Appeal E170 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 1926 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 1926 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1926
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 1926 (KLR)
Decided
30 June 2025
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Summary at a glance

TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon. G. SogomoCoramM MBARŨ, J
Due process was followed, and the claims for compensation and notice pay are not due.

Facts

James Muchunu Maina was employed as a clerk from October 2004 until June 25, 2019. He was terminated on June 25, 2019, without due process, and claimed compensation, notice pay, service pay, unpaid leave, public holidays, overtime, and house allowance.

Issues

  • Due process in termination of employment
  • Compensation for wrongful termination
  • Statutory payments and claims

Reasoning

The court found that the termination was due to the appellant's failure to ensure the vehicle was not overloaded, and due process was followed. The claims for compensation and notice pay are not due.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • National Social Security Fund Act
Cases cited (4)
  • Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Company Ltd & Others
  • Ali v National Health Insurance Fund & 2 others
  • Irungu v Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
  • Peter Kimilu & another v Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union
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