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Moses Waweru v Dignitas [2022] KEELRC 231 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 231 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
231
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 231 (KLR)
Decided
28 April 2022
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnlawful and unfair termination of employmentPostureClaimant vs RespondentCoramLinnet Ndolo
The termination was unlawful and unfair, and the Claimant is entitled to three months' salary in compensation.

Facts

The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as an Operations Director on January 18, 2016, earning Kshs. 170,000 gross monthly salary. He was dismissed on April 1, 2016, without notice or a disciplinary hearing.

Issues

  • Whether the termination was lawful and fair
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought

Reasoning

The termination was not justified and fair, as the Respondent did not provide a valid reason and failed to comply with procedural fairness requirements.

Outcome

Claimant wins, awarded Kshs. 510,000 in compensation.

Orders

  • Award of compensation
  • Claimant's costs

Remedies

  • Compensation for unlawful and unfair termination

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (3)
  • Hellen Minoo Munguti v Itabuild Imports
  • Jennifer Ndinda Maingi v Sahal International Trading Group Ltd
  • Monica Munira Kibuchi & 6 others v Mount Kenya University
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