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CAPTAIN J.N. WAFUBWA.. vs HON. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL [2003] KEHC 141 (KLR)

[2003] KEHC 141 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
141
Citation
[2003] KEHC 141 (KLR)
Decided
26 June 2003
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramA.I. HAYANGA
Holding

Grant judgment to the Plaintiff on prayer 1(a), (b), and (c) and prayer 5.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Captain J.N. Wafubwa, sued the Attorney General on behalf of the Government and the Chief of the General Staff of Kenya Armed Forces for damages for unlawful termination of employment and other remedies.

Issues

  1. Unlawfulness of notice to retire
  2. Validity of Air Force existence
  3. Promotion and reasons for failure
  4. Proper procedure for retirement

Reasoning

The court finds that the Plaintiff has proved his case on the balance of probabilities and grants judgment for general damages, payment of salaries, terminal benefits, pension, gratuity, costs, interest, and the supply of ID card and requisite certificates.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff

Orders

  • General damages for wrongful termination of service assessed at 10 months salary as at the date of retirement
  • Payment of all his terminal benefits, pension, and gratuity calculated at the time he would retire as Major at the age of 44 years
  • Payment of costs of this suit
  • Interest on all these monies up to the time he will be paid
  • The defense to supply Plaintiff with the ID Card and requisite certificates
  • Cost of the suit

Remedies

  • General damages
  • Payment of salaries
  • Terminal benefits
  • Pension
  • Gratuity
  • Costs of the suit
  • Interest on monies
  • ID Card and requisite certificates
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