Nobert Muhoro Ikundo Mwanyalo v Nzoia Sugar Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 475 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 475
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 475 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to terminate employmentCoramHon. Justice Mathews N. Nduma
Holding
The court finds that the respondent had valid grounds to terminate the claimant's employment and that the claimant failed to prove the termination was wrongful.
Facts
Claimant was employed by respondent as head of ICT on August 30, 2012. A new ICT system was procured and installed, but not fully operational due to lack of funds. A forensic audit in 2013 found ghost workers in the system, leading to the suspension of four managers.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was for a valid reason and followed a fair procedure
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The respondent provided valid grounds for termination and followed a fair procedure. The claimant did not meet his burden of proving the termination was wrongful.
Outcome
Affirming the termination of employment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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