Masika v Fargo Courier Limited (Appeal E070 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 412 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 412
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 412 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2026
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of Hon. V. Adhiambo in Kisumu CMELRC No. 130 of 2024CoramNzioki wa Makau, MCIArb.
Holding
The Appellant was found to have deserted his employment, and there was no proof to support a constructive dismissal. The appeal is dismissed.
Facts
The Appellant, Brian Masika, was employed as a courier escort. He took a one-week leave in April 2024 and did not resume work, citing a termination letter. The Respondent dismissed him for desertion.
Issues
- Whether the Appellant was constructively dismissed
- Whether the Respondent followed the law in dismissing the Appellant
Reasoning
The Court agreed that constructive dismissal requires the Respondent to create untenable circumstances, but the Appellant failed to demonstrate how his dismissal for desertion was constructive. Failure to attend work is considered gross misconduct under the Employment Act.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Lear Shighadi Sinoya v Avtech Systems Limited [2017] KEELRC 347 (KLR)
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