
Termination During Probation in Kenya: Interpreting Sections 42(1) and 47(6) of the Employment Act in Light of Recent Case Law
Introduction Employment termination during probation has historically been treated as a relatively low-risk exercise for employers in Kenya. Sections 42(1) and 47(6) of the Employment Act, 2007 appeared to grant employers wide latitude by limiting procedural protections and restricting complaints by probationary employees. Many organisations relied on these provisions to terminate employees during probation without […]
