Mbwika v Tawazon Chemical Company EA Ltd (Cause E1157 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2864 (KLR) (22 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2864
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2864 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 October 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant's Statement of Claim vs Respondent's ReplyCoramDKN MARETE
The termination of employment was found to be lawful and fair.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a warehouse attendant by Respondent. He was summoned to return an extra bag of pigment green 2727(7) on 9th March 2018, but denied taking it. He was later terminated on 13th March 2018.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was wrongful, unfair and unlawful.
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the relief sought.
- Who bears the costs of this claim
Reasoning
The court held that the employer had a valid reason for terminating the employment, as evidenced by the claimant's failure to return the extra bag of pigment green 2727(7).
Outcome
The claimant's case was dismissed with costs.
Authorities cited
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