Namaswa v Inspector General of Police & 2 others (Cause E952 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3399 (KLR) (28 November 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3399
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3399 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramAbuodha Nelson Jorum
Holding
The Court finds the claim without merit and dismisses it with costs.
Facts
The Claimant, John Wesisa Namaswa, was a police constable dismissed by the Respondents for absenteeism. He claimed he was ill and undergoing therapy, but the Respondents alleged he deserted his duties.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was dismissed unfairly
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court held that the Claimant's absences were justified as desertion, and he failed to prove the unfairness of his dismissal. The disciplinary measures were procedurally fair and substantively justified.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
- Stanley Omwoyo Onchweri v Board of Management Nakuru YMCA Secondary School
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