Mwangi v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (Cause E062 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 251 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 251
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 251 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a dismissal decisionCoramAN MWAURE
The court found that the Respondent did not provide valid reason for the termination and did not follow fair procedure, thus the termination was unfair and unlawful.
Facts
The Claimant, Catherine Wangui Mwangi, was employed by Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited from 1983 as a Technician Apprentice. She was dismissed on February 2, 2021, for alleged misuse of company vehicle KBT 329N, failure to delegate approval of work tickets, and fictitious per diem and mileage claims.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent unfairly and unlawfully terminated the Claimant
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the relief sought
- Who should bear the costs
Reasoning
The court held that the termination was not based on substantive justifications and procedural fairness was lacking.
Outcome
The court declared the termination unfair and unlawful, and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant all her outstanding dues, issue a certificate of service, and pay costs and interest.
Orders
- Order for the Respondent to pay the Claimant all her outstanding dues
- Order for the Respondent to issue the Claimant with a certificate of service
- Order for the Respondent to pay costs and interest
Remedies
- Payment of outstanding dues
- Issue of certificate of service
- Payment of costs and interest
Authorities cited
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