Jakoyo v Bliss Healthcare Limited (Cause E381 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 799 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 799
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 799 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2025
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramRADIDO
Holding
The termination of the Claimant’s employment on account of redundancy was unfair.
Facts
The Claimant, Rael Atieno Jakoyo, was a Senior Centre Manager at Bliss Healthcare Limited. She was terminated on the ground of redundancy, but she challenged the termination as unfair.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant’s employment by the Respondent was fair and lawful?
- Whether proper procedure was followed in terminating the Claimant’s employment?
- Whether the Claimant’s Constitutional Rights were violated?
- What reliefs is the Claimant entitled to?
Reasoning
The Court found that the process of termination was procedurally tainted due to the short notice period and lack of supporting evidence for restructuring. The Respondent did not discharge the burden placed on employers by sections 43 and 45 of the Employment Act.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded compensation of Kshs 330,000 and a Certificate of Service from the Respondent.
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs 330,000
- Issue of a Certificate of Service within 21 days
- Interest on the award at court rates from the date of judgment
- Denial of costs for filing submissions outside the agreed timelines without offering any explanation
Remedies
- Compensation
- Certificate of Service
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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