John Benson Githinji v Attorney General & 4 others [2014] KEELRC 660 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 660
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 660 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 February 2014
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureClaimant's case proceeded in the absence of RespondentsCoramJames Rika
Holding
The Court finds no good ground to grant anticipatory salary for the remainder 10 years, but grants the Claimant 10 months' gross salary at Kshs. 568,880 in compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Member of the Kenya Police Force from 1978. He was accused of misusing government resources in 2008. The Commandant of Kenya Railways Police asked for an explanation.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination award
Reasoning
The Court considers the Claimant's conduct and the Commandant's mistrust, concluding that the termination was unfair and unjustified.
Outcome
Claimant awarded 10 months' salary compensation, 2 months' salary in lieu of notice, annual leave pay, arrears of salary, and total sum of Kshs. 1,596,784 within 45 days.
Orders
- 4th and 5th Respondents' names are struck off the record
- Claimant's retirement under the 50 year Rule declared arbitrary, unfair, and unlawful
- Respondents to pay Claimant 10 months' salary compensation, 2 months' salary in lieu of notice, annual leave pay, arrears of salary, and total sum of Kshs. 1,596,784 within 45 days
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Annual leave pay
- Arrears of salary
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