Chirchir v Avsi Foundation (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E093 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2287 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2287
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2287 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 July 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramBOM MANANI
The Claimant's contract was improperly terminated.
Facts
The Claimant, Olivia Chirchir, was employed by the Respondent, Avsi Foundation, as a Project Coordinator. Her contract was initially on probationary terms for three months, then extended to one year. The Respondent terminated her contract on 4th October 2023, alleging she was drunk on 6th September 2023.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's contract of service was improperly terminated.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs she seeks through this action.
Reasoning
The Respondent failed to provide valid reasons for terminating the Claimant's contract, as required by the Employment Act. The court found that the Respondent's evidence was insufficient to establish the Claimant's intoxication.
Outcome
The Claimant's contract was found to be improperly terminated.
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