Mungai v Del Monte Kenya Limited (Cause 1779 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1483 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1483
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 1483 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a summary dismissalCoramOCHARO
Holding
The dismissal was fair and just, and the Claimant is not entitled to any of the reliefs sought.
Facts
The Claimant was dismissed summarily by the Respondent for ferrying unauthorized passengers into the Respondent's property without proper authorization. The Claimant appealed the dismissal, but the Respondent declined the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal of the Claimant from employment was fair.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Court found procedural fairness as per Section 41 of the Employment Act. The dismissal was valid and fair due to the Claimant's misconduct, which fundamentally breached the contract of employment.
Outcome
Affirmed the summary dismissal
Orders
- To commute the summary dismissal into a normal termination with full terminal benefits
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (2)
- Albert Mutekele Maunda -vs- Postal corporation of Kenya [2019] eKLR
- Walter Ogal Anuro -vs- Teachers Service Commission [2013] eKLR
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