Mubweka v Sameer Africa Limited (Cause 33 of 2020) [2022] KEELRC 13076 (KLR) (4 November 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13076
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 13076 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 November 2022
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The Court finds the dismissal unfair and unlawful.
Facts
The claimant, Jesse Jonathan Mubweka, was an intern and later employed by Sameer Africa Limited as a store Keeper. He was dismissed on July 15, 2019, due to stock losses. He claimed constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was unfair or unlawful
- Whether the claimant was constructively dismissed
Reasoning
The Court held that the dismissal was unfair due to the lack of proper investigation and due process, and the claimant's responsibility in maintaining the stocks.
Outcome
Judgment entered for the claimant for a declaration of unfair dismissal and 50% of the claimant's costs.
Orders
- Declaration of unfair dismissal
- Payment of 50% of the claimant's costs
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Grace Gacheri Muriithi –versus- Kenya Literature Bureau (2012) eKLR
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