Munyi v S.A Manyatta Secondary School (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E010 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 228 (KLR) (4 February 2025) (Judgment)

Facts

Lucy Karimi Munyi was employed as a secretary by S.A Manyatta Secondary School from May 20, 2010, earning a basic salary of Kshs.4,700 initially, which increased to Kshs.11,500. She resigned in January 2022 to pursue further education and forfeited her salary for December 2021. She demanded for her terminal dues.

Issues

1. Whether the claimant is entitled to payment of the dues sought in her suit.
2. Whether the claimant is entitled to house allowance and gratuity.

Reasoning

The court found that the respondent did not provide reasonable housing or pay sufficient allowance for house rent, thus the claimant is entitled to house allowance. The claimant's claim for gratuity was declined as there was no provision for it in the contract of employment. The claimant's salary was underpaid by Kshs.2,475.30 per month for 3 years.

Outcome

Judgment for the claimant in the amount of Kshs.164,577.42, including salary underpayment and house allowance.

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