Charles Nyagaka Momanyi v K.K. Security [2022] KEELRC 140 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 140
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 140 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureOriginal TrialCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
Termination was unfair, and the Respondent must pay the Claimant equivalent of 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination, notice at Kshs. 21,089, and annual leave days at Kshs. 14,762.
Facts
Claimant Charles Nyagaka Momanyi was employed as a Dog Handler by Respondent K.K. Security from 2005 to 2015. He was suspended for 5 days without pay and summarily dismissed on July 30, 2015. He claimed unfair termination and sought compensation.
Issues
- Unfair termination
- Compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was unfair due to procedural flaws and lack of evidence, and the Respondent failed to justify the decision.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Equivalent of 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 253,068
- Notice at Kshs. 21,089
- Annual leave days at Kshs. 14,762
Remedies
- Compensation for unfair termination
- Notice
- Annual leave days
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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