Paul Abade Ogira & 2 others v Ufundi Co-operative Savings & Credit Sacco Society [2017] KEELRC 1478 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1478
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1478 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 April 2017
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TypeIndustrial CourtPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramJames Rika
Holding
Dismissal of the 1st Claimant was based on valid ground but flawed on fair procedure, and to that extent, unfair. Dismissal of the 2nd and 3rd Claimants was not based on valid ground and was flawed on fair procedure, and therefore unfair.
Facts
Claimants were dismissed by the Respondent on June 27, 2006, for alleged fraudulent loss and encashment of cheques. They were acquitted in a subsequent trial. They filed a fresh claim seeking compensation for unfair dismissal.
Issues
- Fairness of dismissal procedure
- Validity of dismissal reasons
- Compensation for unfair dismissal
Reasoning
The dismissal was based on valid grounds but flawed in procedure, leading to unfair dismissal. The court ordered compensation for the 1st Claimant and costs for the 2nd and 3rd Claimants.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, compensation ordered
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs. 180,000 for the 1st Claimant
- Compensation of Kshs. 199,416 for the 2nd and 3rd Claimants
- Costs to the 2nd and 3rd Claimants
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair dismissal
- Costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Trade Disputes Act 1960
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