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Meshack Ombui & 12 others v Hamisi Njenga t/a Premier Technical Consultants & t/a EMEC Services [2022] KEELRC 666 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 666 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
666
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 666 (KLR)
Decided
25 February 2022
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimants vs RespondentCoramJames Rika
Holding

Termination was declared unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation, salary, notice, annual leave, costs, and interest.

Facts

Claimants were employed by the Respondent as guards at the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Nairobi. They were dismissed in March 2016 without notice or payment of terminal benefits.

Issues

  1. Unfair termination
  2. Payment of terminal benefits
  3. Gratuity and house allowance

Reasoning

The Court found the dismissal unfair and ordered compensation, salary, and annual leave. It also ordered the payment of costs and interest.

Outcome

Claimants' claims for unfair termination, terminal benefits, and gratuity were upheld.

Orders

  • Declaration of unfair termination
  • Payment of compensation, salary, notice, and annual leave to each claimant
  • Award of costs to the claimants
  • Interest at court rates from the date of judgment till payment is made in full

Remedies

  • Compensation
  • Salary
  • Notice
  • Annual leave
  • Costs
  • Interest

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Protective Security [General] [Amendment] Wages Order
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