Kinyanjui v ASA International (Kenya) Limited (Petition E073 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 359 (KLR) (10 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 359
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 359 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 February 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition for Constructive DismissalCoramHS WASILWA, Hon.
Holding
The court finds that the petitioner was constructively dismissed due to racial discrimination and a hostile work environment.
Facts
Petitioner was employed as Manager HR & Administration by Respondent from September 1, 2018. He received salary increments and promotions. However, he resigned on November 7, 2023, citing racial discrimination and hostile work environment.
Issues
- Whether the petitioner was constructively dismissed by the respondent.
- Whether the petitioner's rights were violated.
- Whether the respondent's cross petition is merited.
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to the remedies sought.
Reasoning
The court held that the petitioner's resignation was voluntary and unambiguous, but the respondent's discriminatory practices and hostile work environment were fundamental to the contract, leading to constructive dismissal.
Outcome
The court dismissed the petition.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union vs Mara Siria t/a Safari Camps (K) Ltd - cause No 388 of 2014 [2016]KEELRC 1269 (KLR)
- Coca Cola East and Central Africa Ltd vs Maria Kagai Ligaga (2015) KECA 394 (KLR)
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