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August 13, 2026
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Workers Get Protection as Court Rules on Unfair Dismissals

Workers Get Protection as Court Rules on Unfair Dismissals

A workplace dispute led to a court ruling on what bosses can and cannot do after allegations of misconduct...

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The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has ruled that employers must provide a fair hearing before dismissing an employee for misconduct, even if the grounds for dismissal are valid.

  • A Kasarani Stadium security guard was awarded Ksh34,826.48 for procedural unfairness after being dismissed without a formal hearing.
  • The court's decision involved Justice D. K. Njagi Marete and emphasized the requirement of Section 41(1) of the Employment Act, 2007.
  • The ruling clarifies that while substantive justification for dismissal is important, procedural fairness, including giving the employee an opportunity to respond, is mandatory.

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