Mutonyi v Phoenix Aviation Limited (Cause 549 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 707 (KLR) (15 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 707
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 707 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2023
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramJK GAKERI
Holding
The court finds that the termination was substantively justifiable due to the theft allegation, but the date of termination is unclear. The court also finds that the termination was procedurally fair.
Facts
Claimant Mutonyi was employed by Wine Masters Limited and later by Phoenix Aviation Limited. He was arrested and charged with theft in 2013, and his employment was terminated by word of mouth.
Issues
- Whether termination of employment was unfair
- Whether Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court concludes that the termination was substantively justifiable due to the theft allegation, but procedural fairness is upheld. The date of termination is unclear.
Outcome
Claimant's employment was terminated by word of mouth, and the court finds the termination procedurally fair.
Remedies
- Salary for April 2013
- 3 months' salary in lieu of notice
- Overtime pay
- Service pay for 10 years
- Damages for unfair termination and hardship
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (4)
- Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission (2013) eKLR
- Naima Khamis v Oxford University Press (E.A) Limited (2017) eKLR
- Nicholus Kipkemoi Korir v Hatari Security Guards (2016) eKLR
- Humphrey Munyithya Mutemi v Soluxe International Group of Hotels and Lodges Limited (2020) eKLR
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