Josphat Ingosi Andulu & another v Nightingale Rukuba [2014] KEELRC 710 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 710
- Citation
- [2014] KEELRC 710 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 February 2014
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
The court finds the dismissal unlawful and unfair, and awards six months salary as compensation for unlawful and unfair dismissal.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd Claimants were dismissed by the Respondent on suspicion of stealing jewelry from the Respondent's bedroom. They filed a suit for compensation and reinstatement.
Issues
- Unlawful dismissal
- Compensation for unlawful dismissal
- Service gratuity
- Compensation for unpaid leave
- Compensation for house allowance
- Compensation for holidays
Reasoning
The court found no evidence to support the claims of theft and dismissed the claims. The dismissal was unlawful and unfair due to lack of a valid reason and improper procedure.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs.120,000 for the 1st Claimant
- Compensation of Kshs.87,000 for the 2nd Claimant
- Payment of costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful dismissal
- Service gratuity
- Compensation for unpaid leave
- Compensation for house allowance
- Compensation for holidays
Authorities cited
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