Ogango v Ellams Products Limited (Cause 1483 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 2003 (KLR) (30 June 2025) (Judgment)

Summary at a glance

Facts

The Claimant, Jared Onyango Ogango, was employed under a fixed-term contract that expired on 31st March 2016. The Respondent, Ellams Products Limited, terminated his employment without notice or reasons.

Issues

• How the separation in employment occurred
• If the termination was unfair
• Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The Court held that the fixed-term contract automatically terminated on the appointed date, and there was no requirement for the employer to issue a termination notice. The Claimant's legitimate expectation of renewal was not established.

Outcome

The Claimant is not entitled to compensation for unfair termination or remuneration under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Orders

• The Respondent deducts and remits union dues for all employees who are members of trade unions. No such deductions were paid to the Claimant.
• The Claimant's contract automatically expired on 31st March 2016.
• The Respondent paid the Claimant a sum of KShs. 92,907 as his final terminal dues.

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