Peter Ngau Nzioka v Muthaiga Country Club [2018] KEELRC 2134 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2134
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 2134 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 April 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJustice Mathews N. Nduma
Holding
The court finds the summary dismissal was wrongful and unfair, and the Claimant is entitled to compensation.
Facts
Claimant was employed as Chief Accountant by Respondent from August 1993 to June 2008. He was summarily dismissed without a reason or fair procedure. The Claimant alleged he was falsely accused of fraud.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal was for a valid reason and in terms of a fair procedure.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court found the Respondent had no valid reason to dismiss the Claimant and did not follow a fair procedure. The Claimant was a senior officer with a clean record who was dismissed without due process.
Outcome
The court found in favor of the Claimant, awarding compensation.
Remedies
- Payment in lieu of Notice Kshs.269,500.00 x 3 = 808,500.00.
- Payment of damages for wrongful and unlawful dismissal.
- Payment of provident fund contribution.
- Payment of 10% of monthly salary for the Notice period.
- Payment of Kshs.4,042,500/=
- Payment of Kshs.80,850/=
- Costs of the suit.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
Cases cited (3)
- Nairobi E & LRC Claytone Lawrence Indula v Anaheim Enterprises
- Nairobi ELRC No. 2525 of 2012
- Peter M. Kariuki v Attorney General
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