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Patrick Wanyonyi Munialo v Nzoia Water Services Company Limited [2022] KEELRC 970 (KLR)

[2022] KEELRC 970 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
970
Citation
[2022] KEELRC 970 (KLR)
Decided
27 January 2022
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
The disciplinary process was unlawful and unfair due to court orders barring the process.

Facts

Claimant Patrick Wanyonyi Munialo was employed by Respondent Nzoia Water Services Company Limited as Managing Director for close to 10 years. He was dismissed on March 7, 2018, and a court order barred disciplinary action against him.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant was unlawfully and unfairly dismissed
  • Whether the Claimant deserves the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The court found that the Respondent failed to adhere to the Employment Act, 2007, by not waiting for the lifting of court orders before issuing a suspension letter.

Outcome

Claimant's dismissal was found unlawful and unfair.

Remedies

  • Declaration that dismissal was unlawful
  • Reinstatement
  • Salaries in arrears
  • Compensation for unfair dismissal
  • Notice pay
  • Leave days not taken
  • Exemplary damages
  • Gratuity
  • Certificate of service
  • Costs of the suit
  • Interest

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (2)
  • Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission (2013) eKLR
  • Pius Machafu Isindu v Lavington Security Guards Limited (2013) eKLR
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