Joseph Kibera Omote v Kenya Airports Authority [2019] KEELRC 2166 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2166
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2166 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour Relations CasePosturePartial Consent JudgmentCoramLINNET NDOLO
The claims for general and special damages for malicious arrest and prosecution are dismissed. The Claimant is entitled to interest on his severance pay from 1st January 2007.
Facts
The Claimant, Joseph Kibera Omote, was arrested and detained for 7 days in 2007 on allegations of theft at the Respondent, Kenya Airports Authority's instigation. He was later acquitted in Criminal Case No. 2312 of 2006. The Claimant also applied for voluntary early retirement in 2006, which was approved and he was paid his pension dues.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to damages for malicious arrest and prosecution
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to interest
- Who should bear the costs of the case
Reasoning
The decision to charge the Claimant was not made by the Respondent, and there was no evidence of influence. The Respondent's action in withholding terminal dues was unjustifiable.
Outcome
The Claimant is awarded half of the costs incurred in the case.
Orders
- The Respondent pays the Claimant half of the costs incurred in the case.
Remedies
- Interest on the severance pay from 1st January 2007
Authorities cited
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