Odero v Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd (Cause 1504 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 2113 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2113
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2113 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppealCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The Court found that the Respondent was justified in terminating the Claimant's employment due to multiple internet banking frauds, and the Claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
Facts
The Claimant, Mr. Braimoh Kotonya Odero, was terminated from employment by the Respondent, Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd, due to multiple internet banking frauds he allegedly committed.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent was justified in terminating the employment of the Claimant
- Whether the Respondent provided procedural fairness prior to termination
- Whether the Respondent proved its counterclaim
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Respondent proved that the Claimant was involved in multiple internet banking frauds, which led to the actual loss of Kshs. 14,954,323.20 and potential loss of Kshs. 20,720,210.00. The Court found that the Claimant's termination was fair and valid.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
Orders
- The Claimant shall have the costs of the claim.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Industrial Court Act
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