Wambua v Letshego Kenya Limited (Cause E397 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2844 (KLR) (15 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2844
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2844 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramSTELLA RUTTO
Holding
The Court finds that the reason for termination was not valid and fair, and the termination was deemed unfair.
Facts
The Claimant, Paul Mutua Wambua, was employed by the Respondent, Letshego Kenya Limited, as an Assistant Manager-Credit Analysis. The employment ended on January 18, 2022, following termination. The Claimant alleged unfair and unlawful termination.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent proved a valid and fair reason for terminating the employment
- Procedural fairness prior to termination
- Justification of Respondent's Counterclaim
- Claimant's entitlement to relief
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Respondent did not provide evidence of a valid and fair reason for terminating the Claimant's employment, as the disciplinary process lacked clear policy requirements and procedural fairness.
Outcome
The Claimant's termination was found to be unfair, and the Respondent was ordered to pay compensation and interest.
Orders
- The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant Kshs.1,809,360/= for 12 months' gross salary compensation
- The Respondent is ordered to pay Kshs.150,780/= for one month's salary in lieu of notice
- The Respondent is ordered to pay Kshs.692,080.20/= for unpaid house allowance
- The Respondent is ordered to pay Kshs.1,664,476.78 for losses incurred due to the Claimant's negligence
- The Respondent is ordered to pay interest on the above amounts at court rates
- The Respondent is ordered to pay the Claimant's costs of the suit
Remedies
- Compensation for 12 months' gross salary
- Compensation for one month's salary in lieu of notice
- Compensation for unpaid house allowance
- Compensation for losses due to negligence
- Interest on compensation
- Claimant's costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Civil Procedure Act
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