Humprey Crister Musuluma Lwamba v Roche Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 686 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 686
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 686 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramC.W.1
The Court finds that the respondent had valid reasons to summarily dismiss the claimant and adhered to the provisions of the Employment Act.
Facts
The claimant was the Regional Sales Manager at Roche Kenya Limited. He oversaw a successful tender worth 2.5 billion Kenyan Shillings. However, he was summarily dismissed by the respondent.
Issues
- Whether the respondent had a valid reason to terminate the employment of the claimant.
- Whether the respondent followed a fair procedure in terminating the employment of the claimant.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court found that the respondent had valid reasons to dismiss the claimant due to allegations of conflict of interest and adhered to the Employment Act and its own Human Resource Policy.
Outcome
The claimant was dismissed and paid all terminal benefits.
Remedies
- Official apology
- Salary for 16 unserved years to retirement date at 60 years
- Costs and interest
Authorities cited
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