
A doctor who was fired because there were not enough patients to treat at a hospital he worked for thereby rendering his job redundant has been awarded Sh1.4 million as damages for unprocedural sacking.
Justice Christine Baari said Medanta Africare Limited hospital, reputed for running the world's largest and most successful liver donor and liver transplant programme, flouted employment regulations in firing Naqeeb Imtiaz Kara even as they had the right due to the unsustainable business environment.
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