Nakitare v Busia Water & Sewerage Services Co Ltd & another (Cause 9 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 59 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 59
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 59 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2026
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant seeks to quash revocation of reappointment and compensation.CoramDAVID NDERITU
Holding
The court dismisses the claimant's cause for lack of merits.
Facts
The claimant, Erick Ojiambo Nakitare, was dismissed as Managing Director of Busia Water & Sewerage Services Co Ltd. He sought to reinstate and compensate for the loss of his contract.
Issues
- Whether the claimant has proved on balance of probabilities that his dismissal was not based on reasonable grounds.
- Whether the claimant's extension of contract for a further term of three years was legitimate.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant failed to prove that his dismissal was not based on reasonable grounds and that the extension of his contract was not legitimate.
Outcome
The claimant's cause is dismissed.
Orders
- The claimant's cause be and is hereby dismissed in its entirety for lack of merits.
- Each party shall meet own costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Josephine M. Ndung'u & Others V Plan International Inc (2019) eKLR
- Muthaiga Country Club V KUDHEIHA Workers (2017) eKLR
- Kenya Revenue Authority V Reuwel Waithaka Gitahi & 2 Others (2019) eKLR
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