Caroline Wambui Karugo v Murang’a County Assembly Service Board [2019] KEELRC 174 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 174
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 174 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramNzioki wa Makau
The Court found the suspension to be an abuse of power and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant compensation for the period of her suspension.
Facts
The Claimant was suspended as a procurement officer on March 2, 2016, pending an investigation into the alleged loss of Kshs. 7,000,000 paid to Benkways Insurance Agency as premium for medical cover for Assembly members and staff. The money was allegedly given to the Claimant by Simon Ngugi Njogu, the County Assembly Service Board's clerk.
Issues
- Whether the suspension was valid and in accordance with the law.
- Whether the Claimant was a party to the alleged loss of money.
Reasoning
The Court determined that the suspension was not based on any valid investigation and was an abuse of power, thus invalid.
Outcome
The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant compensation for the period of her suspension.
Orders
- The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant compensation for the period of her suspension.
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