Joab Achieng v Afro Plastics (K) Ltd [2016] KEELRC 441 (KLR) | Limitation Of Actions | Esheria

Joab Achieng v Afro Plastics (K) Ltd [2016] KEELRC 441 (KLR)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE INDUSTRIAL COURT AT NAIROBI

CAUSE NO. 628 OF 2013

JOAB ACHIENG.............................……………………………CLAIMANT

VERSUS

AFRO PLASTICS (K) LTD……………………………………RESPONDENT

RULING

1. The Claim was filed on 6th May, 2013.  The Claimant states his contract of employment was terminated on 13th February, 2009.

2. It is true he approached the Court over 4 year after termination.

3. The Claim is time-barred under S.90 of the Employment Act.

4. IT IS ORDERED:-

(a)     The claim is hereby struck off.

(b)     Costs to the Respondent.

Dated and Signed at Nairobi this 21st day of April, 2016.

JAMES RIKA

JUDGE