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Imbali v Kenya Hospital Association t/a the Nairobi Hospital (Cause E899 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 678 (KLR) (20 March 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 678 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
678
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 678 (KLR)
Decided
20 March 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramSC RUTTO
The termination was found to be unfair.

Facts

Geoffrey Ahinduka Imbali was employed as a Plant Supervisor by Kenya Hospital Association t/a the Nairobi Hospital from January 2018. He was terminated on grounds of negligence.

Issues

  • Whether the termination was unfair and unlawful
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The termination was found to be unfair due to negligence, as the Claimant was not held responsible for receiving gas cylinders, which was not part of his job description.

Outcome

The Claimant was awarded compensatory damages and interest.

Orders

  • Compensatory damages of Kshs 570,006.00
  • Interest on the amount in court rates from the date of judgment until payment in full
  • Claimant to have the costs of the suit

Remedies

  • Compensatory damages
  • Interest on the amount

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Employment Act
  • Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (2)
  • Walter Ogal Anuro v Teachers Service Commission
  • Chairman Board of Directors (National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation) v Meshack M. Saboke & 2 others
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