Okal v Tom Mboya University (Cause E094 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3250 (KLR) (19 November 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3250
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3250 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 November 2025
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TypeUnlawful Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU, MCIARB.
Holding
The court found that the termination was unlawful due to a lack of procedural fairness and awarded the Claimant one month's salary as compensation.
Facts
The Claimant, Leonard Ndugu Okal, was employed by the Respondent, Tom Mboya University, as a security officer. He was terminated on August 29, 2024, and claimed unlawful termination, unpaid salary, and other damages.
Issues
- unlawful termination of employment
- payment in lieu of notice
- unpaid salary
- prorated leave
- issuance of a certificate of service
Reasoning
The court held that the Respondent failed to follow the procedural strictures set out under the Employment Act, leading to a partial failure in the termination process.
Outcome
Judgment for the Claimant
Orders
- Award of Kshs. 81,500/- as one month's salary as compensation
- Award of Kshs. 50,000/- as costs
- Award of interest on the sum in (a) above at Court rates from the date of judgment till payment in full
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
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