Nuclear Investment Limited v Kinyanjui (Appeal E008 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 1998 (KLR) (4 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1998
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1998 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 July 2025
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and order of the Honourable Y.I Khatambi, Principal MagistrateCoramAN MWAURE
Holding
The court found that the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in several aspects of the decision, including the reasons for termination, compensation, and notice pay.
Facts
Nuclear Investment Limited filed an appeal against the decision of the Principal Magistrate, Y.I Khatambi, regarding the termination of Daniel Mwau Kinyanjui's employment.
Issues
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in failing to make a finding that the Respondent had failed to prove his case to the required standard.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in awarding compensation under section 49(1)(c) of the Employment Act.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in awarding notice pay.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in law and fact in finding that the Respondent had been unfairly terminated from employment.
Reasoning
The court held that the Appellant did not adhere to section 43 of the Employment Act by giving valid reasons for the Respondent’s termination and that the learned Magistrate erred in awarding compensation and notice pay.
Outcome
Affirmed the decision of the Principal Magistrate.
Orders
- The learned Magistrate’s decision was affirmed.
- The Appellant’s appeal was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (4)
- Pius Machafu Isindu V Lavington Security Guards Limited
- Kenya Revenue Authority V Reuwel Waithaka Gitahi & 2 others
- Bamburi Cement Limited V William Kilonzi
- Judicial Service Commission vs. Gladys Boss Shollei
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