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Kirimi Moses Ngari v Mobicom (K) Limited [2015] KEELRC 105 (KLR)

[2015] KEELRC 105 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
105
Citation
[2015] KEELRC 105 (KLR)
Decided
11 December 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The dismissal was unfair and unlawful, and the claimant is awarded Kshs. 138,000.00 in compensation.

Facts

Claimant was dismissed by email on January 6, 2015, for an alleged shortage of Kshs. 19,540.00. The claimant denied the shortage and testified that he was dismissed without a notice or hearing.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was unlawful, unfair, and inhuman.
  2. Whether the claimant is entitled to compensation and other remedies.

Reasoning

The court found that the dismissal was without notice and hearing, contrary to the Employment Act, and that the claimant did not contribute to the alleged shortage.

Outcome

Judgment in favor of the claimant

Orders

  • The respondent to pay the claimant Kshs. 149,000.00 by February 1, 2016, with interest at court rates.
  • The dismissal of the respondent's counterclaim with costs.
  • The respondent to pay the claimant's costs of the suit.

Remedies

  • Compensation of Kshs. 138,000.00
  • Interest on compensation at court rates

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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