Ogaro & 34 others v Kenya Revenue Authority (Cause E1058 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3694 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3694
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3694 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramAK NZEI, L. Achode, P.O. Kiage
Holding
The termination of the Claimants' employment was found to be unfair.
Facts
The Claimants were fixed-term contract employees of the Respondent, Kenya Revenue Authority. The Respondent terminated their contracts due to changes in business strategy, but did not provide specific details to the Claimants or the court.
Issues
- Whether termination of the Claimants' employment was unfair
- Whether the reliefs sought are merited
Reasoning
The Employment Act requires that termination of employment be based on valid reasons and fair procedures. The Respondent failed to provide valid reasons for the termination and did not follow fair procedures.
Outcome
The termination of the Claimants' employment was found to be unfair.
Orders
- Award of compensation equivalent to four (4) months' gross salary for each of the 23 Claimants
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination of employment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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