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JAMES MUGO WARUO v KENYA UTALII COLLEGE [2013] KEELRC 487 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 487 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
487
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 487 (KLR)
Decided
20 February 2013
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding

The Court finds that the Claimant is entitled to compensation of 5 months' salary, Shs.120,100/=, due to the unfair dismissal and the failure to use fair procedure.

Facts

The Claimant, James Mugo Waruo, filed a suit against the Respondent, Kenya Utalii College, alleging unfair dismissal. He was not given a hearing as prescribed by law or at all.

Issues

  1. Fair dismissal procedure
  2. Calculation of compensation

Reasoning

The Court held that the Claimant was not given a fair hearing and was responsible for his dismissal, but the compensation was reduced due to his culpability.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the Claimant

Orders

  • Award of compensation of Shs.120,100/= to the Claimant
  • Award of Kshs.181,351.00 to the Claimant
  • Issue of a Certificate of Service to the Claimant
  • Payment of the Claimant's costs

Remedies

  • Compensation of 5 months' salary
  • Certificate of Service
  • Payment of costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act Section 36
  • Employment Act Section 49(1)
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