Anthony Kyalo Mwololo v Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Ltd [2018] KEELRC 468 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 468
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 468 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureRespondent's Motion to Dismiss with CostsCoramD. K. N. Marete
Holding
The termination of the employment was not wrongful, unfair, or unlawful.
Facts
Claimant Anthony Kyalo Mwololo was employed as a Locomotive Inspecting Officer by the respondent Rift Valley Railways (Kenya) Ltd. on 1st November, 2006. He was dismissed on 23rd August, 2012, alleging gross misconduct. The claimant disputes the dismissal, alleging it was unfair.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the employment was wrongful, unfair, and unlawful
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the relief sought
- Who bears the costs of this claim
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was dismissed on the grounds of gross misconduct, which were substantiated by the claimant's failure to hand over Kshs.35,700 in time for official use and submission of forged bus receipts.
Outcome
The claimant's case was dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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