Walia v Sunflag Textiles and Knitwear Mills Limited (Cause E442 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2183 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2183
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2183 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 July 2025
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TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramNDOLO
Holding
The Claimant’s claims for compensation for wrongful dismissal, notice pay, and punitive/exemplary damages are dismissed. The Claimant is entitled to leave pay for 31 days and a certificate of service. The Respondent’s Counterclaim is allowed to the tune of Kshs. 603,243 less Kshs. 100,000 paid by the Claimant.
Facts
The Claimant, Sumeet Walia, was dismissed by Sunflag Textiles and Knitwear Mills Limited on March 14, 2019, for fraudulently manipulating Mpesa transactions and not verifying payments with Accounts Department.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was lawful and fair
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
- Whether the Respondent has made out a proper counterclaim against the Claimant
Reasoning
The dismissal was found to be lawful and fair, and the Claimant was not involved in the fraudulent transactions. The Respondent’s counterclaim was allowed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Claimant’s claims for compensation for wrongful dismissal, notice pay, and punitive/exemplary damages are dismissed
- The Claimant is entitled to leave pay for 31 days and a certificate of service
- The Respondent’s Counterclaim is allowed to the tune of Kshs. 603,243 less Kshs. 100,000 paid by the Claimant
- The Claimant is entitled to a certificate of service
- Each party will bear their own costs
Remedies
- Leave pay for 31 days
- Certificate of service
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