Silverster Malei Kyengo v Kenya Meat Commission [2019] KEELRC 1840 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1840
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1840 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureClaimant's Case
The termination of the claimant's employment was wrongful, unfair, and unjustified.
Facts
Claimant was employed by Kenya Meat Commission as Livestock Manager from March 2016 to September 2017. He was dismissed on September 28, 2017, for gross misconduct related to the presidential visit to the facility on April 4, 2017.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the claimant's employment was wrongful, unfair, and unjustified.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The respondent failed to prove that the dismissal was grounded on a valid and fair reason. The procedure followed before dismissing the claimant was fair.
Outcome
Claimant's employment was declared wrongful and unjustified.
Orders
- One month salary in lieu notice
- 10 months' salary compensation
Remedies
- Declaration of wrongful termination
- Compensation for lost wages
Authorities cited
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