M’Mare & another v County Government of Taita Taveta (Cause E006 & E007 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 635 (KLR) (2 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 635
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 March 2026
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM. MBARŨ
Holding
The court held that the termination was unlawful and unfair, and ordered compensation and reinstatement.
Facts
The claimants were employed by the County Government of Taita Taveta as water, hygiene, sanitation and health advisors and peacebuilding and conflict resolution advisors. The claimants were terminated on 7 October 2024 without notice or payment of terminal dues.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair termination of employment
- Order of reinstatement
- Remedies sought
Reasoning
The court held that the termination was not in accordance with the Employment Act, 2007, which requires due process and just cause for termination.
Outcome
Claimants' claims upheld
Orders
- Declaration of unlawful and unfair termination
- Compensation of Ksh. 1,614,000 to each claimant
- Reinstatement of employment
- Certificate of service
- Award of costs
Remedies
- Compensation
- Reinstatement
- Certificate of service
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
- Richard Erskine Leakey & 2 others v Samson Kipkoech Chemai [2019] KECA 700 (KLR)
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