Atuga v Siafee Chemicals Limited (Cause 510 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2200 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

Facts

The Claimant, Shadrack Kipkemboi Atuga, was employed by Siafee Chemicals Limited as a Machine Operator and Filler Maker. He claims he was exposed to harmful chemicals, leading to damage to his eyes and loss of vision.

Issues

1. Whether the Claimant has proved a case of unlawful termination of employment
2. The impact of occupational disease on the Claimant
3. Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The Respondent failed to make efforts to reach the Claimant, and the Court found that the Claimant's employment was unlawfully terminated after he fell ill at work.

Outcome

Claimant wins compensation for unlawful termination and damages for occupational disease.

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