Ouma v Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited (Cause E015 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2809 (KLR) (9 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2809
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2809 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a summary dismissalCoramJW KELI, Morrison, Murgor, Nyamweya, See
The Court found that the termination of employment was not lawful and fair, and the Claimant was entitled to compensation.
Facts
The Claimant, Hawkins Ouma, was dismissed by the Respondent, Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited, on the grounds of sexual misconduct with junior employees. The Respondent provided a show cause letter and a summary dismissal letter, but the Claimant denied the allegations.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant was defamed
- Whether the Claimant was entitled to compensation for unlawful termination
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Respondent failed to provide evidence of sexual misconduct and that the termination was not procedurally fair.
Outcome
The Court found in favor of the Claimant, ordering compensation for unlawful termination and defamation.
Orders
- Compensation for unlawful termination
- Compensation for defamation
- Service pay
- Unpaid salary for March 2022
- Exemplary damages
- Loss of future earnings
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for unlawful termination
- Compensation for defamation
- Service pay
- Unpaid salary for March 2022
- Exemplary damages
- Loss of future earnings
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
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