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John Kebaso Mose v Uchumi Supermarket [2017] KEELRC 234 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 234 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
234
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 234 (KLR)
Decided
4 December 2017
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent denied claim and prayed for dismissal with costs.CoramWasilwa
Holding

The termination of the employment of the claimant was wrongful, unfair and unlawful.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a Customer Service Attendant from 27th November, 2009. He was dismissed on 20th November, 2016 without being given an opportunity to be heard. Allegations of theft were made, but he was found innocent and released by the police.

Issues

  1. Was the termination of the employment of the claimant wrongful, unfair and unlawful?
  2. Is the claimant entitled to the relief sought?

Reasoning

The respondent's dismissal of the claimant without giving him an opportunity to be heard was found to be wrongful, unfair and unlawful.

Outcome

Claimant's case dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Dismissal of the claimant's case with costs.

Remedies

  • Declaration that the respondent's dismissal was unfair and unlawful.
  • General damages for violation of personal dignity.
  • Loss of remuneration calculated at Kshs.38,500/= per month until reinstatement of employment.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act, 2007
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • David K Cheruiyot vs. Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited (2015) eKLR
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