PETER ONYANGO ONYIEGO v KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY [2000] KEHC 76 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 76
- Citation
- [2000] KEHC 76 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2000
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TypeWrongful RetirementPostureAppeal from a decision of the High Court of Kenya at MombasaCoramAkiwumi, Nyarangi
Holding
The retirement of the Plaintiff was illegal and void, and he should have been given the opportunity to work up to the age of 55.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Peter Onyango Onyiego, was an employee of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) who was wrongfully retired at the age of 50. He claimed damages for wrongful retirement, a declaration, and special damages.
Issues
- Whether the retirement of the Plaintiff was wrongful
- Whether the Plaintiff was denied his rights under the Employment Act
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff was not given the opportunity to be heard by the Minister as required by the Employment Act, and that the retirement was premature and without following the proper procedures.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff for salary not paid for 62 months, pension, and transport allowance.
Orders
- Pension to be worked out by parties and certified by Deputy Registrar of the Court
Remedies
- Salary for 62 months
- Pension
- Transport allowance
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act Cap 226
- Pension Regulation of KPA
Cases cited (2)
- DAVID OLOO VS. ATTORNEY GENERAL
- WAMBUGU VS. KENYA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD
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