Mwenda v South Eastern Kenya University (Cause E005 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 727 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 727
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 727 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeSummary JudgmentPostureSummary JudgmentCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The claimant's dismissal was procedurally fair and substantiated, and the claim is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The claimant was employed as an Administrative Assistant and later promoted to Senior Administrative Assistant. Allegations of embezzlement were made by the Sacco Chairman, leading to a disciplinary process, suspension, and summary dismissal.
Issues
- Dismissal procedure
- Fair hearing
- Responsibility for arrest
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was culpable for irregular loan applications and was accorded a fair hearing. The claimant failed to provide evidence to support his case and did not establish any of the remedies sought.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003
- Sacco Bye-laws
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