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Cheptoo v Chairman, Music Copyright Society Ltd (Cause E717 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2103 (KLR) (25 June 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 2103 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2103
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 2103 (KLR)
Decided
25 June 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's claim dismissed with costsCoramDKN MARETE
Holding

The court finds a case of lawful termination of employment and dismisses the claim.

Facts

Claimant was employed as an Accounts Clerk and later promoted to Finance Manager. She was terminated on November 5, 2021, without hearing or due process.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination was lawful
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to the relief sought

Reasoning

The termination was lawful due to the claimant's laxity and malfeasance in her duties, and she was given appropriate disciplinary proceedings.

Outcome

Claim dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Each party to bear their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
  • Galgalo Jarso Jillo v Agricultural Finance Corporation [2021] eKLR
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