Ambuli v Babs Security Services Limited (Cause 153 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 1099 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Judgment)

The Respondent failed to prove valid reasons for termination and did not follow procedural requirements under the Employment Act, rendering the termination wrongful, unfair, and unlawful.

Citation: [2026] KEELRC 1099 (KLR)
Parties: Claimant: Nelly Ayako Ambuli; Respondent: Babs Security Services Limited
Court: Employment and Labour Relations Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 17 April 2026
Case Number: Cause 153 of 2020
Procedural Posture: Cause / Judgment
Outcome: Claim allowed in part
Legal Topics: Unlawful Termination, Procedural Fairness, Statutory Deductions, Compensation, Notice Pay
Source Language: English

Employment Law Labour Law Unlawful Termination Procedural Fairness Statutory Deductions Compensation Notice Pay

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Parties

Nelly Ayako Ambuli

Claimant

Babs Security Services Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the termination of the Claimant's employment was wrongful, unfair and unlawful
2 Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
3 Who bears the costs of the cause

Ratio Decidendi

The Respondent failed to prove valid reasons for termination and did not follow procedural requirements under the Employment Act, rendering the termination wrongful, unfair, and unlawful.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed in part

Orders

Declaration that termination was wrongful, unfair and unlawful
One month salary in lieu of notice: Ksh107,000.00