Humphrey Mukundi Mwangi v Bradegate Holdings Limited [2017] KEELRC 1005 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1005
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1005 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The termination was unfair, and the claimant is awarded 12 months' salary, one month's pay in lieu of notice, and annual leave pay.
Facts
Claimant Humphrey Mukundi Mwangi was employed as a Group General Manager by Respondent Bradegate Holdings Limited from September 17, 2013. On October 18, 2015, the Chairman verbally dismissed him without notice or a hearing, and the claimant did not receive a formal termination letter.
Issues
- Whether the claimant's termination was unfair
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the remedies prayed for
Reasoning
The court found the dismissal to be unfair due to the lack of notice, hearing, and valid reason, and the humiliation and intimidation faced by the claimant.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the claimant
Orders
- Respondent to pay claimant Kshs.2,320,881.46 by 01.10.2017
- Respondent to deliver certificate of service by 01.09.2017
- Claimant to be declared as having been unfairly dismissed
- Respondent to pay claimant's costs of the suit
Remedies
- 12 months' salary
- One month's pay in lieu of notice
- Annual leave pay
Authorities cited
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