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Olwali v Standard Chartered Bank Limited (Cause 237 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3385 (KLR) (20 December 2023) (Judgment)

[2023] KEELRC 3385 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
3385
Citation
[2023] KEELRC 3385 (KLR)
Decided
20 December 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's AppealCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The termination of the claimant from employment by the respondent was unlawful and unfair.

Facts

Claimant Evans Olwali was employed by Cooperative Bank from July 2012 to April 2016 as Corporate Relationship Manager. He was hired by Standard Chartered Bank Limited (SCBL) on March 9, 2016, as Director, Relationship Management, Commercial banking. He was later terminated by SCBL.

Issues

  1. Unlawfulness of termination
  2. Compensation for unfair termination
  3. Continuation of loans
  4. Certification of service
  5. Costs

Reasoning

The court found that the termination was unlawful and unfair, and that the claimant was entitled to compensation and other remedies.

Outcome

Judgment entered for the claimant.

Orders

  • Declaration that termination was unlawful and unfair
  • Payment of Kshs.3,900,000 less PAYE by 01.02.2024
  • Continuation of loans at 6% and 6.46% interest rates
  • Delivery of certificate of service
  • Payment of costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Declaration of unlawfulness
  • Compensation
  • Continuation of loans
  • Certification of service
  • Payment of costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
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