Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Wells Fargo Security Limited (Cause E016 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 1820 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)

Facts

The Claimant, Kenya National Private Security Workers Union, reported a dispute to the Ministry of Labour. The Respondent, Wells Fargo Security Limited, dismissed the Grievant, Mr. Fredrick Mwangale, summarily for taking money from a customer at Family Bank. The Claimant alleged false accusation and lack of due process.

Issues

1. Whether the Respondent had a valid and fair reason for dismissing the Grievant summarily.
2. Whether due process was followed in dismissing the Grievant summarily from employment.
3. Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought.

Reasoning

The court considered the evidence and submissions and found that the Respondent's evidence was insufficient, and the dismissal was not based on a valid reason or due process.

Outcome

The court found in favor of the Claimant and ordered the Respondent to reinstate the Grievant and pay compensation.

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