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Samuel Kyulu Ndunda v Delmonte (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 476 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 476 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
476
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 476 (KLR)
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TypeWrongful and Unfair Termination of ServicePostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramNzioki wa Makau
Holding

The court found the dismissal unfair and ordered compensation for the claimant.

Facts

Claimant was employed as a casual labourer and later confirmed as an irrigation leadman. He was dismissed on September 3, 2015, and was accused of siphoning fuel from the employer's motorbike. He was acquitted in Thika Cr. Case no. 4293 of 2015, but the employer upheld the dismissal.

Issues

  1. Unfair dismissal
  2. Compensation for wrongful termination

Reasoning

The court ruled that the dismissal was unfair despite the claimant's acquittal, and ordered compensation for the claimant.

Outcome

Claimant wins

Orders

  • Compensation for the claimant

Remedies

  • Compensation for the claimant
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