Kenya Union of Pre-Primary Education Teachers v Bridge International Academies (Cause E914 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 1134 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1134
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 1134 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2026
- Judge
- J Rika
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
Summary at a glance
TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from an original trialCoramJ Rika
The Court declared the termination unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay compensation equivalent to 5 months' gross salary, notice, and balance of salary.
Facts
The Claimant, Kenya Union of Pre-Primary Education Teachers, filed a claim on behalf of its member, Angela Wafula, a former employee of the Respondent, Bridge International Academies. Wafula alleged that she was underpaid, denied annual leave, and summarily dismissed for reporting sexual harassment.
Issues
- Underpayment of salary
- Denial of annual leave
- Unfair termination
Reasoning
The Court found that Wafula was underpaid and denied annual leave, and that the termination was unfair due to the Respondent's inability to pay her salary.
Outcome
The Respondent was ordered to pay compensation and costs.
Orders
- Declaration of unfair termination
- Compensation equivalent to 5 months' gross salary
- Notice of 1 month
- Balance of salary of Kshs. 14,310 for 8 months
- Costs to the Claimant
Remedies
- Compensation for underpayment
- Compensation for denial of annual leave
- Compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
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