Ngogi v National Cereals and Produce Board (Cause 35 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 13414 (KLR) (11 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 13414
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 13414 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMA ONYANGO
The court found that the Respondent had valid reasons to terminate the Claimant's employment and that the Respondent followed due process.
Facts
James Sagala Ngogi was employed as a Depot Manager by the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). He was suspended on May 18, 2016, and later terminated on October 4, 2016, for alleged irregularities in the sale of government subsidized fertilizer.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had valid reasons to terminate the Claimant's employment.
- Whether the Respondent followed due process before terminating the Claimant's employment.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought.
Reasoning
The court examined the evidence and submissions of the parties and determined that the Respondent had valid reasons to terminate the Claimant's employment due to his failure to exercise due care in the performance of his duty.
Outcome
The Claimant's appeal was dismissed.
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