Ngugi & 3 others v Board of Management Kenya Hospital Association t/a Nairobi Hospital & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E248, E251, E250 & E247 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 489 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 489
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 489 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from original trialCoramJW KELI
The termination of the claimants' employment was found to be wrongful, unjust, and unlawful.
Facts
The claimants were dismissed from their employment at Nairobi Hospital. They sought reinstatement and compensation.
Issues
- Whether the termination of the claimants' employment was fair
- Whether the claimants were entitled to the relief sought
Reasoning
The court applied the fairness test from Walter Ogal Anuro vs Teachers Service Commission, examining the disciplinary procedure and substantiating reasons. The court found the termination to be unfair due to lack of procedural fairness and the absence of alternative disciplinary measures.
Outcome
The claimants were ordered to be reinstated without loss of benefits and to receive back pay.
Orders
- Reinstatement of the claimants without loss of benefits
- Payment of back pay
Remedies
- Reinstatement
- Back pay
Authorities cited
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