Amukabwa v Glacier East Africa Limited (Cause 386 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 2164 (KLR) (21 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2164
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2164 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 September 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeSummary JudgmentPostureClaimant's Summary JudgmentCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU
The court finds in favor of the Claimant and orders payment of Kshs. 22,894/- as unpaid house allowance, Kshs. 8,218/- as leave pay, Kshs. 10,175/- as notice pay, and Kshs. 122,100/- as compensation.
Facts
Claimant Kevin Shapaya Amukabwa was employed as a cleaner by Glacier East Africa Limited from December 2014 to April 2016. He was dismissed after his sister's death, and he sought compensation for wrongful dismissal, unpaid house allowance, and leave pay.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was summary dismissal
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to compensation, house allowance, and leave pay
Reasoning
The court held that the dismissal was summary and procedurally unfair, and the Claimant was entitled to compensation for wrongful dismissal, house allowance, and leave pay.
Outcome
In favor of the Claimant
Orders
- Kshs. 22,894/- as unpaid house allowance
- Kshs. 8,218/- as leave pay
- Kshs. 10,175/- as notice pay
- Kshs. 122,100/- as compensation
- Costs of the suit
- Certicate of service
Authorities cited
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