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LINUS DON BOSCO AGOYA v KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY [2010] KEHC 4057 (KLR)

[2010] KEHC 4057 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4057
Citation
[2010] KEHC 4057 (KLR)
Decided
5 February 2010
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramJ. M. Khamoni
Holding

The Plaintiff's suit is dismissed with costs to the Defendant.

Facts

The Plaintiff, Linus Don Bosco Agoya, was an employee of the Defendant, Kenya Revenue Authority, from 1971. He was suspended without pay in 1995 and dismissed in 1997 for desertion. He claimed wrongful dismissal and special damages.

Issues

  1. Wrongful dismissal
  2. Special damages for loss of pension and salary

Reasoning

The court finds the Plaintiff's dismissal was justified due to his absences and lack of response to letters. The Plaintiff's evidence is deemed insufficient to prove wrongful dismissal.

Outcome

Dismissal with costs

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