KENYA TEA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED & ANOTHER V ONGAGA ANGWENYI [2012] KEHC 1662 (KLR)

Facts

The respondent filed a suit against the appellants seeking specific terminal benefits, interest, and costs. He claimed that his employment was prematurely terminated by the 1st appellant on or about 22nd January 2002, without reasonable cause, and that he was entitled to benefits such as three months' salary in lieu of notice, gratuity, annual leave earned, house allowance, and medical allowance.

Issues

1. termination of employment
2. payment of benefits

Reasoning

The court found that the termination was justified and that the benefits were properly computed and paid. The court also ruled that the claim for special damages was not properly pleaded.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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