Wachira v Mwaura t/a Rehoboth Computer Training Center (RCTC) (Appeal E030 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 819 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 819
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 819 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Honourable Chief Magistrate Bildad OchiengCoramAN MWAURE
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the judgment and decree of the trial court are set aside, and the case is remanded for further proceedings.
Facts
Henry Kinyua Wachira was employed as a computer tutor by George Mwaura t/a Rehoboth Computer Training Center (RCTC). Wachira claimed wrongful termination, underpayment, and normal overtime dues. RCTC claimed Wachira resigned voluntarily.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in finding that Wachira resigned voluntarily
- Whether the trial court erred in not awarding notice pay, compensation for unlawful termination, underpayment, and normal overtime dues
Reasoning
The court re-evaluates the evidence and finds that Wachira was not terminated voluntarily but was instead wrongfully dismissed. The court also finds that Wachira was entitled to notice pay, compensation for unlawful termination, underpayment, and normal overtime dues.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Remand for further proceedings
Remedies
- Notice pay, compensation for unlawful termination, underpayment, and normal overtime dues
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Section 47(5) of the Employment Act
Cases cited (2)
- Peters v Sunday Post Limited
- Pius Machafu Isindu v Lavington Security Guards Limited
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