Andrew Ombagi v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd [2022] KEELRC 354 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 354
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 354 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 March 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Statement of Claim vs Respondent's ResponseCoramD.K.N.Marete
The termination was found to be illegal, unfair, and inhuman.
Facts
Claimant Andrew Ombagi was employed by Respondent Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd on 1st July, 2007. His employment was terminated on 28th May, 2020, allegedly for fraudulent activities and negligence of duty. The Claimant disputes these allegations.
Issues
- Whether the termination was illegal, unfair, inhuman and unlawful
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the relief sought
- Who bears the costs of the claim
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent failed to prove the reason for the termination, as required by the Employment Act, 2007.
Outcome
Claimant's termination was found to be illegal, unfair, and inhuman.
Remedies
- Claimant is entitled to the relief sought
- Costs of the claim are to be determined
Authorities cited
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