Mwalo v Ruai Family Hospital (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E548 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 466 (KLR) (23 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 466
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 466 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramBOM MANANI
The court declares that the Claimant's contract of service was improperly terminated due to procedural flaws in the redundancy declaration.
Facts
The Claimant, Dr Effie Mwalo, was employed by the Respondent, Ruai Family Hospital, as a Medical Officer. She worked for eleven months before the Respondent terminated her services on account of redundancy. The Respondent claimed the termination was due to financial challenges, while the Claimant contested the validity of the reason.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's contract of service was improperly terminated.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs she seeks through these proceedings.
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent did not issue redundancy notices in accordance with the Employment Act, and did not provide evidence to support the selection of employees for release from service.
Outcome
The Claimant's contract of service was improperly terminated.
Orders
- Declaration that the Claimant's contract of service was improperly terminated.
Remedies
- None specified
Authorities cited
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