Odera v Kenya Kazi Services Limited (Cause E864 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 566 (KLR) (17 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 566
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 566 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramSTELLA RUTTO
The Court finds that the Claimant's termination on account of redundancy was substantively justified and procedurally fair.
Facts
The Claimant, Evans Apiny Omondi Odera, was employed by the Respondent, Kenya Kazi Services Limited, as Head of Sales from April 22, 2019, until his redundancy on September 3, 2024. The Respondent announced a restructuring exercise in May 2023, which led to the Claimant's role being reduced from Head of Sales to Head of Business Development.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant's termination on account of redundancy was substantively justified.
- Whether the Respondent complied with the procedural requirements governing redundancy.
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent had embarked on a restructuring exercise as early as 2023, which continued into July and August 2024. The Court also noted that the Respondent had identified specific clients it intended to terminate and had notified the Claimant of the changes.
Outcome
The Court awards the Claimant compensatory damages of Kshs 1,400,000/- and costs of the suit.
Orders
- Compensatory damages of Kshs 1,400,000/-
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
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