Kenya Union of Commercial, Food & Allied Workers v Kenya Breweries Limited (Cause E021 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3030 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3030
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3030 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJW KELI, Rika
Holding
The court found that the Respondent did not have valid reasons for terminating the employment of the Grievant and that the termination was procedurally unfair and unlawful.
Facts
The grievant, Mr. Michael Lipesa, served the Respondent from 5th September, 2005, and was terminated on 22nd February, 2021. He was a Senior Technical Operator and had 15 years and 5 months of continuous service.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had valid reasons for terminating the employment of the Grievant
- Whether the Grievant's termination was procedurally fair and lawful
- Whether the Grievant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court found that the grievant was not in possession of the key to the safe room and that the Respondent's claim of a security breach was not supported by evidence.
Outcome
The court ordered the Respondent to unconditionally reinstate the grievant to his previous position and pay maximum compensation for the unlawful termination.
Orders
- Unconditional reinstatement of the grievant to his previous position
- Payment of maximum compensation for the unlawful termination
Remedies
- Unconditional reinstatement
- Maximum compensation
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