Abraham Gitonga Mutungi v Permanent Secretary Provincial Administration & Internal Security & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 2516 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2516
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2516 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from High Court to Employment & Labour Relations CourtCoramNzioki wa Makau
Claimant was dismissed on frivolous grounds and cannot be reinstated. He is entitled to recover the withheld salary and costs of the suit.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Chief in June 1999 and dismissed in April 2008 without benefits. He claimed unlawful dismissal and sought damages and reinstatement.
Issues
- whether the Claimant was dismissed lawfully
- if his dismissal was unlawful, what remedies he is entitled to
Reasoning
Dismissal was based on unfounded allegations and investigations exonerated the Claimant. The Employment Act was in force at the time of dismissal, but the Claimant cannot benefit from Section 41 or 49(1)(c) due to the long period since termination.
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant
Orders
- Kshs. 539,514/- being the withheld salary
- Interest on the sum above at court rates from the date of filing suit till payment in full
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Recovery of withheld salary
- Interest on withheld salary
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
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