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Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospital Workers Union (KUDHEIHA) v Aga-Khan University Hospital Nairobi (Cause 51 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 468 (KLR) (21 February 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 468 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
468
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 468 (KLR)
Decided
21 February 2025
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The Court dismisses the claimant's prayers and orders that the suit be dismissed with each party bearing their own costs.

Facts

The respondent issued notices of potential redundancies to its employees, leading to a dispute over the legality and fairness of the process. The claimant union challenged the notices and sought reinstatement and compensation.

Issues

  1. Validity of redundancy notices
  2. Fairness of redundancy process
  3. Reinstatement and compensation

Reasoning

The Court finds that the redundancy was genuine and a fair reason for the respondent's operational requirements, and that the notice process was fair. The claimant's claims for reinstatement and compensation are not valid.

Outcome

Dismissal of the claimant's suit

Orders

  • Suit dismissed
  • Each party bears their own costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
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