Mbugua v Geothermal Development Corporation [GDC] (Cause E005 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1171 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1171
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 1171 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2026
- Judge
- J Rika
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from original trialCoramJ Rika
The dismissal was unfair and unlawful, and the Claimant is entitled to notice and compensation.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as an Accountant by the Respondent from September 2009. He was dismissed on June 2, 2023, for fraud and obtaining money by false pretenses. He appealed but was not given a fair hearing. He claimed he was a whistleblower on corruption and pilferage in the Respondent's staff retirement benefits scheme.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was fair and valid
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to notice and compensation for unfair termination
Reasoning
The Court found the dismissal lacked a valid reason and the appeals process was unfair. The Claimant was granted a statutory minimum notice and compensation for unfair termination.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Notice of Kshs. 206,972
- Compensation of Kshs. 2,483,664 for 12 months' salary
- Costs to the Claimant
Remedies
- Notice and compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
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