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Mbwika v Tawazon Chemical Company EA Ltd (Cause E1157 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2864 (KLR) (22 October 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEELRC 2864 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2864
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 2864 (KLR)
Decided
22 October 2025
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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

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
  • David Gichana Omuya -vs- Mombasa Maize Millers Ltd (2014) eKLR
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