Njinju v Kisii Bottlers Limited & another (Cause 1125 of 2016) [2024] KEELRC 955 (KLR) (25 April 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 955
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 955 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 April 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMA ONYANGO
Holding
The termination of the Claimant's employment was not unfair and he is not entitled to the prayers sought.
Facts
The Claimant, James Ng'ang'a Njinju, was an employee of the 1st Respondent, Kisii Bottlers Limited, until his employment was terminated on July 4, 2013. The Claimant was arrested and charged with stealing a lost programmer, which he allegedly had custody of. He was suspended and later dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair and unlawful.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the prayers sought.
Reasoning
The statutory burden of proving unfair termination lies with the employee. The Claimant was suspended and dismissed for alleged negligence in handling the lost programmer, which he had custody of. The Claimant failed to justify the grounds for his dismissal.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- New Employment Act, 2007
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