Chege v Kenya Railways Corporation (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E071 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 791 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 791
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 791 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2026
Summary at a glance
TypePetition for reinstatement and compensationPosturePetitioner seeks reinstatement and compensation, Respondent opposesCoramHellen Wasilwa
Dismissal was unlawful and compensation awarded
Facts
Petitioner was dismissed as General Manager – Legal Services & Corporation Secretary on 15th April 2025 without prior notice or opportunity to be heard, contrary to HR Manual and legal requirements.
Issues
- Procedural violations in dismissal
- Unlawful termination without prior notice and opportunity to be heard
- Violation of natural justice
Reasoning
Petitioner's dismissal was not in accordance with HR Manual and legal requirements, leading to a violation of natural justice.
Outcome
Compensation awarded to Petitioner
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs 3 million
- No reinstatement due to strained board operations
Remedies
- Compensation for breach of rights
- No reinstatement
Authorities cited
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