Munyite v Harambee Sacco Society (Cause 671 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 1287 (KLR) (27 May 2024) (Judgment)

Summary at a glance

Facts

Claimant was employed by Respondent as a Clerical Officer and later promoted to Accounts Assistant. In 2018, she was redeployed to the Operations Department, Credit Section and received a notice to show cause alleging negligence of duty and fraudulent payment of burial expenses. Her employment was terminated on 13th March, 2019.

Issues

• Whether termination of Claimant’s employment by the Respondent was unfair.
• Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
• Whether the Respondent is entitled to the counter claim.

Reasoning

The Court held that the Respondent failed to provide valid reasons for the termination and did not follow a fair procedure, leading to procedural unfairness.

Outcome

The Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.

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