Ong’era v SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited (Cause E090 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 816 (KLR) (26 February 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 816
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 816 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2025
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TypeUnfair and unlawful termination of employmentPostureAppeal from a decision of the Labour Relations CourtCoramDKN MARETE
Holding
The court finds the claimant liable to the respondent for the amount he borrowed and orders him to pay the outstanding loan amount of Kshs.2,181,360.45.
Facts
Victor Matara Ong’era filed a claim against SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited alleging unfair and unlawful termination of employment, violation of constitutional and statutory rights, and violation of the fair administrative actions act. The bank filed a counterclaim for outstanding loan amount.
Issues
- Unfair and unlawful termination of employment
- Violation of constitutional and statutory rights
- Violation of fair administrative actions act
Reasoning
The court dismissed the claimant's case of unfair and unlawful termination of employment on account of redundancy and found that the claimant is not entitled to the relief sought.
Outcome
The court dismissed the claimant's case and allowed the respondent's counterclaim.
Orders
- The claimant be and is hereby ordered to meet and pay the respondent an amount of Kshs.2,181,360.45 as at 16th November, 2023.
- The counter claim shall continue to accrue interest at court rates till payment in full.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Employment Act No. 11 of 2007
- Fair Administrative Actions Act No. 4 of 2015
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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