Mwaniki v Safaricom Investment Cooperative Society Limited (Cause E1030 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 684 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 684
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 684 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2026
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from dismissal of employmentCoramRika
Holding
The dismissal was lawful and fair, and the appeal is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Claimant was employed as a Legal Officer by the Respondent from April 2017. He was suspended and dismissed for alleged misconduct, including failure to adhere to the Sales Level Agreement, fraud, and abuse of office. The Respondent published a newspaper notice stating the Claimant was no longer an employee.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of the Claimant was for a valid reason, following a fair procedure.
- Whether the newspaper notice was published after the dismissal
Reasoning
The court found the dismissal was for a valid reason and followed a fair procedure. The newspaper notice was published after the dismissal, but this was not a procedural issue.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Claimant to be paid terminal dues and compensatory damages
Remedies
- Terminal dues and compensatory damages
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