Kennedy Muriithi Riungu v Sanlam Investment Limited [2019] KEELRC 114 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 114
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 114 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramNzioki wa Makau
The court finds the termination lawful and procedural, and the Claimant's terminal dues computation was proper. The court allows the Claimant's claim for leave computations and awards him Kshs. 1,392,249.40.
Facts
The Claimant, Kennedy Muriithi Riungu, was employed as a Senior Portfolio Manager by the Respondent, Sanlam Investment Limited. He was later promoted to Chief Executive Officer. The Respondent notified the Claimant of his redundancy and issued a letter setting out the terms of the redundancy. The Claimant alleged unfair termination, discrimination, and non-payment of his salary and terminal benefits.
Issues
- Unlawful termination
- Discrimination
- Non-payment of terminal benefits
Reasoning
The court ruled that the termination was lawful and the Claimant's terminal dues were correctly computed. The slight delay in payment was not discriminatory.
Outcome
The court entered judgment for the Claimant for Kshs. 1,392,249.40, costs of the suit, and interest on the sum awarded.
Remedies
- Kshs. 1,392,249.40
- Costs of the suit
- Interest on the sum awarded
Authorities cited
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