Wangeci v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited (Cause 1185 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1897 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1897
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 1897 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2023
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TypeUnlawful Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from original trialCoramNDOLO
Holding
The Court found that the termination of the Claimant's employment was lawful and fair, and he is not entitled to the remedies sought.
Facts
The Claimant, Geoffrey Kimuhu Wangeci, was employed by the Respondent, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited, as a clerk. On November 24, 2017, he was accused of stealing Kshs 5,000 from a customer. He was subjected to a disciplinary process and subsequently terminated on February 12, 2018.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Claimant was seen on CCTV footage pocketing 5,000/= after doing his end of day reconciliation, which was contrary to the bank's code of conduct. The bank's disciplinary process was found to be fair.
Outcome
Affirmed
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