Ndung’u v Egerton University (Cause E023 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3728 (KLR) (19 December 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3728
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 3728 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramJAMES RIKA
The Court allows the Claimant's claim and orders the Respondent to pay the claimed amounts.
Facts
Claimant, Dr Qwen Ngumi Ndung'u, was employed as a Lecturer by Respondent, Egerton University for 17 years. He resigned on 9th May 2022 and claimed various benefits including unremitted pension funds, deferred payments, and other allowances.
Issues
- Claimant's entitlement to unremitted pension funds and other benefits
- Respondent's financial status and ability to pay
Reasoning
The Court found that the Respondent had conceded the Claim during the hearing and was experiencing a financial crunch due to government capitation and supplier debts. The Court ordered the Respondent to pay the unremitted pension and other benefits.
Outcome
Claimant's claim is allowed.
Orders
- The Respondent shall pay the Claimant unremitted pension at Kshs. 2,779,126; deferred payments at Kshs. 394,319.50; unremitted loan deductions at Kshs. 110,003,66; lost interest on the pension at Kshs. 574,992; and taxable benefits at Kshs. 494,314 - total Kshs. 4,352,755.16.
- Costs to the Claimant.
- Interest allowed at court rate, from the date of Judgment, till payment is made in full.
Remedies
- Payment of unremitted pension and other benefits
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