Committee Members of Central Rift Community Development Programe: The Chairman- David Kiptui Secretary - George Rotich Treasurer - Salina Keitany Program Co-ordinator - Alfrick Kiptanui & another v Chemjor (Appeal E005 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 467 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 467
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 467 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2026
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment of the Chief Magistrate's CourtCoramMA ONYANGO
Holding
The court found the termination unfair and unlawful, and ordered compensation and other remedies.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a Cluster Office Administrator and later as an Administrative Assistant by the Appellants. She was terminated verbally on 1st July 2019, and a letter purporting to terminate her services was sent on 28th June 2019. She claimed unfair termination and sought compensation.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair and unlawful
- Whether the contract was a fixed-term contract
Reasoning
The court held that the termination was unfair and unlawful due to the lack of proper communication, wrongful decision-making, and violation of constitutional rights.
Outcome
Affirmed the judgment of the trial court
Orders
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
- Unutilized leave days
- Severance pay
- Interest on the decretal sum
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
- Unutilized leave days
- Severance pay
- Interest on the decretal sum
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Fair Administrative Action Act
Cases cited (1)
- Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Co. Ltd &Another (1968) EA 123
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