Event report
Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Practical Insights on Unlawful Termination
Employment Series 2025
Today, we were delighted to host an exclusive breakfast meeting in partnership with our Gold Member, TripleOKLaw LLP.
Themed Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Practical Insights on Unlawful Termination in Kenya, the session offered valuable legal guidance for employers, HR leaders, and business executives seeking to navigate today’s evolving workplace environment.
The session was led by Isaac Kiche, MCIArb, Mediator, Partner and Co-Head of Dispute Resolution at TripleOKLaw LLP, who unpacked the twin pillars of lawful termination, substantive justification and procedural fairness.
Key takeaways included the importance of maintaining proper documentation, implementing structured performance improvement plans, and ensuring fairness throughout the termination process. The discussion also highlighted the role of data protection, post-employment, as outlined by Benson Odiwuor Otieno, emphasizing compliance with the Data Protection Act (2019).
The session underscored the value of due process and transparency in safeguarding both employers and employees, a foundation for a more ethical and resilient business environment.
A heartfelt thank you to TripleOKLaw LLP for their partnership and to all members who joined us for this insightful exchange. We look forward to continuing to empower our community with knowledge and dialogue that drive responsible business practices.
