Mativo v KCB Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E001 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 492 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 492
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 492 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks declaration of lawful employment, reinstatement, arrears, and compensation; Respondent defends dismissal as lawful due to gross misconductCoramOCHARO
Summary dismissal was procedurally unfair
Facts
Claimant was dismissed by Respondent on 17th October 2018 for gross misconduct. He was arrested and charged in court, but not convicted.
Issues
- Whether summary dismissal was fair and lawful
- Claimant's entitlement to reinstatement, arrears, and compensation
Reasoning
Procedural fairness was not observed; disciplinary proceedings were not initiated against the Claimant.
Outcome
Claimant's claim upheld
Orders
- Declaration of procedural unfairness
- One month's salary in lieu of notice
- Six months' gross salary for compensation
- Interest on awarded sums
- Costs of the suit
Remedies
- Declaration of procedural unfairness
- Compensation for unfair dismissal
- Interest on awarded sums
Authorities cited
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