[2017] KEELRC 722 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 722 (KLR)

The court found that the claimant's employment was terminated without valid reason and in violation of fair procedure, contrary to Sections 41, 43, and 45 of the Employment Act, 2007. The evidence showed the claimant served diligently for fourteen years, and the allegations against him were not substantiated or properly investigated. The respondents failed to provide any evidence to justify the termination or to rebut the claimant's case. The court concluded that the dismissal was unlawful and unfair, and that the claimant was entitled to reinstatement to his former position without loss of salary or benefits, as the position remained vacant and the community supported his return.

Citation
[2017] KEELRC 722 (KLR)
Parties
Claimant: Omar Mohammed Ibrahim; Respondent: The Secretary, Public Service Commission; Respondent: The Permanent Secretary, Provincial Administration and Internal Security; Respondent: The Hon. Attorney General
Court
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Court Station
Employment and Labour Relations Court at Nairobi
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
8 September 2017
Case Number
Cause 2071 of 2011
Procedural Posture
Employment Cause / Judgment
Outcome
claim allowed
Legal Topics
Unfair Termination, Reinstatement, Natural Justice, Public Interest Retirement
Source Language
English
Employment and Labour Unfair Termination Reinstatement Natural Justice Public Interest Retirement

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Parties

Omar Mohammed Ibrahim

Claimant

The Secretary, Public Service Commission

Respondent

The Permanent Secretary, Provincial Administration and Internal Security

Respondent

The Hon. Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant's employment was terminated for a valid reason and in accordance with fair procedure.
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to reinstatement or compensation if the termination was unlawful.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the claimant's employment was terminated without valid reason and in violation of fair procedure, contrary to Sections 41, 43, and 45 of the Employment Act, 2007. The evidence showed the claimant served diligently for fourteen years, and the allegations against him were not substantiated or properly investigated. The respondents failed to provide any evidence to justify the termination or to rebut the claimant's case. The court concluded that the dismissal was unlawful and unfair, and that the claimant was entitled to reinstatement to his former position without loss of salary or benefits, as the position remained vacant and the community supported his return.

Court Disposition

claim allowed

Orders

  • The claimant is reinstated to the position of Assistant chief, Haroresa sub-location, Tana River District, without loss of salary or benefits with effect from 1st July 2007, within thirty days of judgment.
  • Arrear salary payable to the claimant to be paid with interest at court rates from date of filing suit until payment in full.