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Charles Munyiri Wanderi v Unga Farm Care [E.A.] Limited [2014] KEELRC 621 (KLR)

[2014] KEELRC 621 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
621
Citation
[2014] KEELRC 621 (KLR)
Decided
25 February 2014
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Summary at a glance

TypeIndustrial DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair.

Facts

Claimant was employed as Plant Accountant by Respondent from April 24, 2009. He was dismissed on June 16, 2010, due to fraud in inter-company transfers between Nakuru Feeds Limited and Dakar Road Limited. Claimant appealed but the appeal was rejected.

Issues

  • Unlawful termination
  • Fair procedure

Reasoning

The Court found insufficient evidence of fraud and fair procedure. The Respondent failed to provide proper evidential material and follow statutory disciplinary procedures.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair.
  • Respondent shall pay 7 months' gross salary to the Claimant within 30 days of the delivery of this Award.

Remedies

  • Damages

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • Industrial Court [Procedure] Rules 2010
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