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Njioka v Magadi Soda Company Limited (Cause 664 of 2010) [2011] KEIC 2 (KLR) (Civ) (29 June 2011) (Award)

[2011] KEIC 2 (KLR) Industrial Court
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Court
Industrial Court
Case number
2
Citation
[2011] KEIC 2 (KLR)
Decided
29 June 2011
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TypeCivilPostureClaimant's appeal from the termination of employmentCoramPAUL K. KOSGEI, S.LUYALI, M. MULUPI
Holding

The termination was unfair and unlawful, and the claimant is entitled to twelve months salary as compensation for unlawful termination.

Facts

Claimant was employed by the respondent as a Human Resource Manager from October 2004. She was terminated unfairly on February 2, 2010, four and a half years before her retirement.

Issues

  1. Wrongful/unfair termination of employment
  2. Breach of trust and confidence by the employer
  3. Non-payment of terminal benefits

Reasoning

The termination was motivated by gender and ethnic bias, and the claimant was not given a fair chance to defend herself. The court awards twelve months salary as compensation.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • The respondent is directed to pay the claimant Kshs 4,830,576.00 as compensation for unlawful termination of her employment

Remedies

  • Compensation for unlawful termination of employment

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • ILO Convention No 158
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