Naftali Ndumbe Mwangi v Ipsos Limited [2021] KEELRC 883 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 883
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 883 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2021
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramNduma, Rika
Holding
The termination was found to be unfair and unlawful, and the Claimant was awarded damages and costs.
Facts
The Claimant, Naftali Ndumbe Mwangi, was employed by the Respondent, Ipsos Limited, from 26th November 2001 to 15th October 2014. The employment was terminated on 15th October 2014 without a stated reason.
Issues
- Whether the termination was unfair and unlawful
- Whether the Claimant's constitutional rights were infringed
- Whether the Claimant was defamed
- Whether the Claimant was terminated through restructuring
- Whether the Claimant remained a Director of IPSOS and its affiliates after termination
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was not based on a valid reason and that the procedural fairness was not followed, as required by the Employment Act, 2007.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Award of damages and costs to the Claimant
- Dismissal of the suit
Remedies
- Damages and costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (4)
- Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission [2013] eKLR
- Pamela Nerima Lutta v Mumias Sugar Company Ltd [2017] eKLR
- National Bank of Kenya Ltd v Anthony John Njue [2019] eKLR
- Janet Nyandiko v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited [2017] eKLR
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