Mbwiria v Biodeal Laboratories Limited (Cause E118 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 568 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 568
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 568 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramSC RUTTO
The Court finds that the Respondent did not prove that the termination was valid and fair, and the Claimant was not afforded procedural fairness.
Facts
Claimant was employed as a Medical Representative by Respondent. She was terminated on August 5, 2024, for alleged neglect of duties. She claimed wrongful termination and sought compensation.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent had a valid and fair reason for terminating the Claimant's employment
- Whether the Claimant was afforded procedural fairness prior to termination
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Respondent failed to prove the Claimant neglected her duties, and the Claimant was leading a team as of February 2023.
Outcome
The Court declared the termination unlawful and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant Kshs 616,250.00 in compensation.
Orders
- The Respondent shall pay the Claimant Kshs 616,250.00 in compensation
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs 616,250.00
Authorities cited
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