Edward W. Obuya v M.M. Shah & M.V. Shah Academy & another [2016] KEELRC 201 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 201
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 201 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 December 2016
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant's AppealCoramJames Rika
Termination was unfair, and the Respondents must pay the Claimant the equivalent of 9 months' gross salary in compensation for unfair termination, at Kshs. 945,000.
Facts
Claimant Edward W. Obuya was employed as Headmaster of M.M. Shah & M.V. Shah Academy from August 2012 to April 2015. He was dismissed on April 20, 2015, without a formal disciplinary hearing. He claimed unfair termination and sought compensation.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Annual leave pay for 2013 and 2014
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was not based on substantiated reasons and that the Claimant's performance was satisfactory. The multiplicity of accusations against the Claimant without a formal hearing was deemed unfair.
Outcome
Claimant's appeal successful
Orders
- Respondents to pay Claimant the equivalent of 9 months' gross salary in compensation for unfair termination
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs. 945,000
Authorities cited
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