Mbinga v Doshi & Company Limited & another (Cause E419 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3231 (KLR) (8 December 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3231
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 3231 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 December 2023
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
Termination was substantively unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay salary arrears and compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the 1st Respondent as a Computer Operator-cum-Secretary and later promoted to various positions. She was arrested for theft by servant and later accused of soliciting bribes from suppliers. The 2nd Respondent terminated her contract in 2021.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Arrears of salary and compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The Court found that the termination was unfair due to the lack of just cause and the absence of proper procedures.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Arrears of salary at Kshs. 540,000
- Compensation for unfair termination at Kshs. 2,268,000
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest granted at court rate from the date of Judgment till payment in full
- Certificate of Service to issue
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