John Gitau Mwaura v National Bank of Kenya Ltd [2018] KEELRC 1381 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1381
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 1381 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2018
The termination was not unfair as the claimant admitted the allegations and apologized, and a disciplinary hearing was superfluous.
Facts
Claimant was employed as Branch Manager at National Bank of Kenya Ltd. He was suspended on half salary in July 2012 due to an audit revealing operational lapses. A further audit confirmed irregularities and the claimant was shown cause for alleged reckless lending, insubordination, system manipulation, and uncollected bank revenues.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the contract of employment was unfair
- Whether the claimant's prayers for compensation and reinstatement are available
Reasoning
The claimant admitted the policy breaches and apologized for some, rendering a disciplinary hearing unnecessary. The Court finds the termination valid due to the claimant's admitted lapses and the bank's operational requirements.
Outcome
The claimant's suit is dismissed with each party bearing their own costs.
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