Imboba v Safaricom Plc (Cause E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1223 (KLR) (7 May 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1223
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 1223 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2026
- Judge
- DN Nderitu
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramDN Nderitu
Holding
The court dismisses the claim with costs.
Facts
The Claimant, a Customer Experience Executive, was terminated by the Respondent (Safaricom PLC) for suspected irregular suspension and unsuspension of customer Mpesa lines. The Claimant was accused of receiving money from customers whose lines were reinstated and recommending their suspension.
Issues
- Whether the claimant has proven, to the requisite threshold, the claim of unfair termination under the Employment Act
- Whether the termination complied with the procedural requirements under section 41 of the Employment Act
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the remedies sought
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent had a genuine and reasonable belief justifying the termination, and the Claimant failed to discharge the burden of proving unfair termination.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- This cause is devoid of merit and is hereby dismissed.
- No orders as to costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, No. 11 of 2007
Cases cited (2)
- Nannungi v Kimondo Gachoka & Company Advocates
- Walter Ogal Anuro V Teachers Service Commission
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