Muchora v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause 80 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 1717 (KLR) (29 June 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1717
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1717 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 June 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramM MBARŨ
Holding
The court finds the termination of employment to be unfair and awards compensation of Ksh 953,990.
Facts
The claimant, Paul Kungu Muchora, was employed by the respondent, National Bank of Kenya Limited, as a clerical staff and later promoted to salesperson. The claimant was transferred multiple times and eventually terminated due to poor performance.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Salary arrears
- Notice pay
- Salary for May 2014
- Pay in lieu of leave days
Reasoning
The court ruled that the termination was unfair due to lack of notice and a fair hearing, and awarded compensation based on the claimant's gross salary.
Outcome
The claimant is awarded compensation of Ksh 953,990 and costs of the suit.
Orders
- Compensation awarded at Ksh 953,990
- Award to be paid within 60 days with interest
- Costs of the suit awarded to the claimant
Remedies
- Reinstatement to previous position
- Salary arrears
- Notice pay
- Salary for May 2014
- Pay in lieu of leave days
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