The High Court in Eldoret has ordered Lions School to pay Sh86,400 to a 60-year-old cleaner for the wrongful termination of her employment contract during Covid-19.
Justice Maureen Onyango said the termination of Grace Muhutia, who is now dead, because of her advanced age was illegal as she was never given a notice. "On behalf of the board of management of Lions School Eldoret, may I kindly bring to your attention that the board has decided to retire you?
By grace of the Lord, you have attained the age of 60 years," read Muhutia's dismissal letter from the board.
In her judgement, Justice Onyango said the termination of Muhutia's employment was without valid reason, as attaining the age of 60 per se without a policy on retirement age is not a valid reason for termination of employment. "The termination of the Muhutia (Claimant's) employment was unfair in the circumstances of this case.
