Stephen Amollo v Afro Plastics (K) Ltd [2016] KEELRC 439 (KLR) | Limitation Of Actions | Esheria

Stephen Amollo v Afro Plastics (K) Ltd [2016] KEELRC 439 (KLR)

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE INDUSTRIAL COURT AT NAIROBI

CAUSE NO. 627 OF 2013

STEPHEN AMOLLO......................…………………………………CLAIMANT

VERSUS

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

RULING

1, The Claim was filed on 6th May, 2013.  The Claimant states at paragraph 5 of his Statement of Claim, that his contract of employment was terminated on 9th February, 2009.

2. He filed the Claim over 4 year from the date of termination.

3. The Court agrees with the Respondent that 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