Hassan Andale v National Bank of Kenya Limited [2018] KEELRC 460 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 460
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 460 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 December 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding
The dismissal was unjustified, and the Respondent breached the Retirement Benefits Act by converting the funds to repay a debt.
Facts
The Claimant was dismissed from his position as a clerk in the operations division of the Respondent due to missing computer binders worth Kshs. 5,947,200/-, and the Respondent accused him of theft and breach of fiduciary duty.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was justified
- Whether the Respondent breached the Retirement Benefits Act
Reasoning
The court found that the Claimant was not unjustly enriched and that the Respondent's actions were capricious and illegal.
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant
Orders
- Reversal of the debit of Kshs. 5,947,200/- in the Claimant's account
- Compensation of Kshs. 500,000/-
- Interest on the funds deposited with the Respondent
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Restitution of the funds
- Compensation for the Respondent's actions
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Retirement Benefits Act
- Tirement Benefits (Occupational Retirement Benefits Scheme) Regulations, 2000
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