Githuku & another (Suing as the Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Henry Mbugua) v Foton East Africa Ltd (Cause 316 of 2015) [2022] KEELRC 1306 (KLR) (14 July 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1306
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1306 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 July 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair TerminationPostureClaimant's appeal from the original trialCoramHS WASILWA
The Court finds the Claimant's case against the Respondents established and awards him compensation totaling Kshs. 449,946.
Facts
The Claimant, Henry Mbugua, was employed by the Respondent, Foton East Africa Ltd, as a heavy commercial vehicles driver. He was terminated on the basis of redundancy, but the Respondent did not follow the required redundancy procedures.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Unpaid salary
- Underpayment of salary
- Unpaid house allowance
- Unpaid annual leave
- Unpaid severance pay
- Compensation for wrongful termination
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent failed to follow the required redundancy procedures, leading to an unfair termination. The Court awarded compensation for unpaid salary, house allowance, annual leave, severance pay, and compensation for wrongful termination.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Awarded compensation totaling Kshs. 449,946
- Ordered the Respondent to pay costs of the suit plus interest at Court rates
Remedies
- Compensation for unpaid salary
- Compensation for unpaid house allowance
- Compensation for unpaid annual leave
- Compensation for unpaid severance pay
- Compensation for wrongful termination
Authorities cited
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