Moyuki v Jim Nduruchi (Sued in his Capacity as the Registered Trustee or Official) Rise up Society (Cause 39 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 1397 (KLR) (28 April 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1397
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1397 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant filed a claim for salary arrears and general breach of damages.CoramJW KELI
Holding
The court found that the Claimant was entitled to Kshs. 220,000 in salary arrears and general damages for breach of contract.
Facts
The Claimant, Bethuel Matunda Moyuki, worked for the Respondent, Jim Nduruchi, in dual capacities as Information Technology (ICT) Manager and Receiving Manager from May 2015 to December 2017. The employment terminated on June 27, 2017. The Claimant claimed unpaid salary arrears totaling Kshs. 220,000.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant worked for the Respondent between February 2017 to December 2017.
- Whether the Claimant was entitled to salary for the period of 11 months.
- Whether the Claimant was entitled to be paid for the NHIF and NSSF.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to general damages as a result of lack of salary payment.
Reasoning
The court accepted the Claimant's evidence and the demand letter, finding that the employment terminated on June 27, 2017, and the Claimant was entitled to the unpaid salary.
Outcome
The court granted the Claimant's request for Kshs. 220,000 in salary arrears and general damages.
Orders
- Payment of Kshs. 220,000/- being salary arrears.
- General damages for breach of contract as stated in paragraph 8 of the claim
- Costs of this claim
- Interest at court rates
- Any other relief the Honourable court may deem fit to grant.
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