Andrew Sekayombya & 2 others v Muhoroni Youth Football Club (Sued Through it’s Mangement Committee, The Chairman Mr. Moses Adagala); Football Kenya Federation (Interested Party) [2017] KESDT 10 (KLR)
- Court
- KESDT
- Case number
- 10
- Citation
- [2017] KESDT 10 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2017
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaim by Claimants against Respondent and Interested PartyCoramElynah Shiveka, Gabriel Ouko, Robert Asembo
Holding
Claims are allowed, and the Respondent is ordered to issue Release Letters, pay salary in lieu of notice, and compensate for lost income.
Facts
Claimants were professional footballers who had their contracts terminated by the Respondent without notice or consultation, leading to loss of income and livelihood.
Issues
- Termination of employment contract
- Constructive dismissal
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The Respondent breached the employment contract by unilaterally terminating the contracts without notice or consultation, in violation of FIFA Regulations and domestic labor laws.
Outcome
Claims allowed
Orders
- Issue Release Letters
- Pay salary in lieu of notice
- Compensate for lost income
- Apply and enforce sanctions
Remedies
- Release Letters
- Salary in lieu of notice
- Compensation for lost income
- Sanctions
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act 2007
- FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players 2016
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