Japheth Muita Githaiga v Presbyterian University of East Africa [2019] KEHC 2590 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2590
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 2590 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2019
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant seeks judgment for gratuity owedCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
Respondent owes Claimant Kshs 1,085,200 in gratuity
Facts
Claimant served as Registrar at Presbyterian University of East Africa from November 2010 to September 2013. Respondent owed Kshs 1,285,200 in gratuity, but only paid Kshs 200,000.
Issues
- Duty of Respondent to pay gratuity
- Amount of gratuity owed
Reasoning
Claimant's testimony and the letter from the Respondent's Vice-Chancellor were not challenged, and the Respondent did not disclose the actual amount of gratuity due.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Judgment for Claimant in the sum of Kshs 1,085,200
- Interest at court rates from 3 February 2015
- Claimant to have costs
Remedies
- Payment of gratuity
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