Rakuomi v Ritz Enterprises Limited (Appeal E099 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 94 (KLR) (20 January 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 94
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 94 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 January 2023
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and orders of the Senior Principal MagistrateCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The Court found that the dismissal was substantively justified and in line with fair procedure, but denied the appellant's claim for compensation.
Facts
The appellant, Joshua Ouma Rakuomi, was employed as a casual labourer by the respondent, Ritz Enterprises Limited. He was summarily terminated on July 1, 2018, for allegedly stealing three shirts from a sealed carton. The appellant claimed Kshs 233,600 in compensation.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal of the appellant was substantively justified.
- Whether the dismissal was in line with fair procedure.
- Whether the appellant is entitled to the remedies sought.
Reasoning
The Court held that the dismissal was substantively justified under the Employment Act due to the appellant's theft of company property. The dismissal was also found to be procedurally fair.
Outcome
Affirmed the dismissal and denied the appellant's claim for compensation.
Orders
- Award of Kshs 13,000 in lieu of notice pay.
- Total award of Kshs 91,000.
- Interest on the award at court rates from the date of the judgment until full payment.
- Costs of the appeal and the lower court suit in favor of the appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
- Abok James Odera t/a A.J Odera & Associates vs John Patrick Machira t/a Machira & Co Advocates
- Peters vs Sunday Post Ltd
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