Paul Kigondu Kamande v Kenya Industrial Estates [2016] KEELRC 1397 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1397
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1397 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 April 2016
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TypeUnlawful Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramJULIUS O. MOKOGI
Holding
The Court found that the Respondent had a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment due to gross misconduct.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Kenya Industrial Estates from 1996 to 2012. He was suspended on April 25, 2012, and dismissed for gross misconduct on August 10, 2012. The Claimant claimed his employment was terminated unlawfully.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment
- Whether in effecting the termination the Respondent observed due procedure
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Court held that the Respondent had a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment based on his involvement in improper transactions and providing false information.
Outcome
The Court dismissed the Claimant's claims.
Remedies
- Reinstatement
- Release of jacketed steel tank and other personal items
- Salary in lieu of notice
- Unpaid leave allowance
- Service pay for 16 years
- Loss of future earnings
- HELB loan recovered and not remitted
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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