Kiplimo v Communications Authority of Kenya (Petition E104 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 588 (KLR) (3 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 588
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 588 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition for Declaration and InjunctionCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The summary dismissal process was irregular and illegal. The petitioner is granted equivalent of 4 1/2 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination.
Facts
The petitioner, Timothy Kiplimo, was employed as a Finance Officer by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). He was suspended in 2019 for alleged misappropriation of funds. He was dismissed summarily in 2020, and appealed. The petitioner demanded the return of his residential house from CA.
Issues
- Irregularity of summary dismissal process
- Unfair procedure in disciplinary proceedings
- Misappropriation of public funds
- Injunction against eviction
Reasoning
The court found the dismissal to be based on valid grounds but with unfair procedure. The petitioner misappropriated public funds and acknowledged his wrongdoing.
Outcome
Petition granted in part, equivalent of 4 1/2 months' salary in compensation
Orders
- Declaration that the summary dismissal process was irregular, illegal, unconstitutional and null and void ab initio
- Declaration that the summary dismissal of the petitioner is unlawful, unjustified, unconstitutional, incompetent, ultra vires, illegal, irregular, null and void
- Order of injunction restraining CA from interfering with the petitioner's occupation and eviction from CA Village House Number B5
Remedies
- Equivalent of 4 1/2 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment Act
- Human Resource Manual
- Public Service Act
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