PETER KIMILU & ANOTHER V KENYA PETROLEUM OIL WORKERS UNION [2013] KEELRC 253 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 253
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 253 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 May 2013
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TypeIndustrial DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJames Rika
Holding
The termination of the Claimants' contracts of employment was unfair.
Facts
Peter Kimilu and Kennedy Ogendi were former officers of the Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union. They were employed as an Accounts Clerk and Bank Agent respectively. They were terminated in November 2011 due to disagreements with the union's leadership.
Issues
- Unlawful and Unfair Termination Award
Reasoning
The Claimants were vocal against misuse of the Trade Union funds by its officers, which led to conflicts with the leadership. Despite receiving warnings and suspensions, their demands for financial probity persisted.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- 6 months' gross salary at Kshs. 260,400 for the 1st Claimant
- 6 months' gross salary at Kshs. 246,000 for the 2nd Claimant
- Release of certificates of service
- No order on costs
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