Wanyalika v Kenya Pipeline Limited (Cause 88 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 2823 (KLR) (15 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2823
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2823 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2024
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The Court found no unfair constructive termination and dismissed the claimant's request for compensation. The claimant is entitled to 96 outstanding leave days and the withheld half salary. The claim for general damages and 40 months' salary is dismissed.
Facts
The claimant, Wanyalika, was employed by Kenya Pipeline Limited as an Engineer from 1993. He was promoted to various positions and received commendations. However, he alleged that he faced attacks from management, was accused of nepotism, and received live bullets at work.
Issues
- Unfair constructive termination
- Early retirement
- Compensation for withheld salary
- Compensation for leave days
- General damages for mistreatment
- Compensation for 40 months' salary
Reasoning
The Court found that the claimant did not face an unfair constructive termination and that the terms of early retirement were clear. The withheld salary and leave days were awarded based on the terms agreed upon.
Outcome
Judgment in favor of the claimant, Wanyalika, with the respondent, Kenya Pipeline Limited, ordered to pay the claimant a sum of Kshs.3,476,689.67 and to pay the claimant's costs.
Orders
- The respondent to pay the claimant a sum of Kshs.3,476,689.67 by 01.03.2025 failing interest at court rates
- The respondent to pay the claimant's costs of the suit
Remedies
- 96 outstanding leave days
- Withheld half salary
Authorities cited
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