A case lodged by a security officer stationed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, who was sacked for disrespecting Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has been dismissed.
Ms Daizy Cherogony’s case, which was handled by Justice Nzioki wa Makau, quoted the improper handling of Dr Matiang’i, then Education CS, was a sufficient reason for the Kenya Airports Authority to initiate disciplinary action against her.
“She was heard in terms of Section 41 and her rights under Article 41(1) safeguarded. Since there was cause for the dismissal and basis for a summary dismissal on account of gross misconduct, the suit is only fit for dismissal,” the Judge said.
Ms Cherogony had sued KAA, arguing that her sacking was unlawful. She said she was victimised by her former employer and wanted to be paid Sh2.4 million for the sack.
She said that on the fateful day, April 5, 2017, passengers were shouting when she noticed Dr Matiang’i whom she asked to queue for a security check.
She argued that she did not violate any of the KAA’s regulations and procedures.
