Maziri v Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited (Cause E041 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 823 (KLR) (19 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 823
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 823 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2026
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TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The respondent had a genuine reason for terminating the claimant's employment as required under Section 43 of the Employment Act. The termination was procedurally fair.
Facts
The claimant was employed by the respondent under a written contract from January 2023 to December 2024. His job grade was changed multiple times, and he was paid at a lower grade than his qualifications. The respondent terminated his employment for failing to account for travel expenses.
Issues
- Whether there was unfair termination of employment
- Whether there was discrimination against the claimant by the respondent
- Whether damages should be paid
- Whether the remedies sought should be used
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent had a legitimate reason for terminating the claimant's employment due to non-compliance with travel expense reimbursement. The termination was procedurally fair as the claimant was given notice and an opportunity to defend himself.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Section 10(3) of the Employment Act
Cases cited (5)
- Matsesho v Newton
- Maganga v Jenebys Enterprises Limited
- Republic v South Eastern Kenya University
- Wanyoike v Agakhan University
- Jonathan Spangler v Centre for African Family Studies
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