Imbali v Kenya Hospital Association t/a the Nairobi Hospital (Cause E899 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 678 (KLR) (20 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 678
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 678 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2024
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
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