Njeru v New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited (Cause 10 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 976 (KLR) (27 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 976
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 976 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 March 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramRADIDO
The Court finds that the Respondent proved valid and fair reasons to terminate the Claimant's contract, but the Claimant did not prove a breach of contract save for accrued leave.
Facts
The Claimant, Ashford James Njagi Njeru, alleged unfair breach of contract against New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited. The Respondent terminated the Claimant's employment on August 10, 2017, after a disciplinary process involving a show cause letter and a disciplinary hearing.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was subjected to a fair hearing?
- Whether the Claimant's employment was unfairly terminated?
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought?
Reasoning
The Court held that the Respondent was in substantive compliance with procedural fairness and that the Respondent had valid and fair reasons to terminate the Claimant's employment. However, the Claimant failed to prove a breach of contract.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded commuted leave Kshs 68,623/-, and all other claims are dismissed.
Orders
- The Claimant is awarded commuted leave Kshs 68,623/-.
- All other claims are dismissed.
Remedies
- Commuted leave Kshs 68,623/-
Authorities cited
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