Blow to CS Tuya in Case Against Former KDF Soldier Awarded Ksh1 Million
The CS appealed against the court's decision to award the former soldier Ksh1 million in compensation...
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The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by Defence CS Soipan Tuya, allowing a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier to claim Ksh1 million in compensation for wrongful dismissal. The Appellate Court found CS Tuya failed to prove the soldier would be unable to refund the awarded money or that the appeal would be rendered nugatory.
- The compensation of Ksh1 million was initially awarded by the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) on January 31, 2025.
- The soldier was dismissed in 2006 over an alleged bicycle theft.
- The ELRC ruled his conviction and dismissal unlawful due to being denied the right to a fair hearing.
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