Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Wanandege Sacco Ltd (Cause 1061 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 258 (KLR) (30 January 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 258
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 258 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramOCHARO
Holding
The summary dismissal was procedurally fair, and the conduct of the Grievants was considered gross misconduct warranting summary dismissal.
Facts
The Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers filed a claim against Wanandege Sacco Ltd, alleging unfair dismissal of two of its members, Catherine Wangui Ndegwa and Mary Jeroitich Koros. The Respondent claimed the Grievants were lawfully summarily dismissed due to fraudulent activities.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal against the Grievants was unfair.
- Can the reliefs sought be availed to the Grievants?
Reasoning
The Court found that the dismissal was procedurally fair and that the Grievants' conduct, which included fraudulent activities, was sufficient to justify summary dismissal.
Outcome
Affirmed the Respondent's decision to dismiss the Grievants summarily.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Human Resource Policy
Cases cited (4)
- White and Carter [Councils] v McGregor [1962]AC 413
- Laws v London Chronicle Limited [1959] 2 ALL L.R 285
- Sinclair v Neighbour [ 1967]2 QB
- McKinley v BC Tel [2001] 2SCR 161,2001 SCC 38 [Can LII]
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