Judge awards ex-EACC boss Sh10.2m for illegal sacking
Tuesday August 03 2021
By JOSEPH WANGUI
Summary
Justice James Rika made the judgment following a finding that Ms Muthaura was not only subjected to a humiliating demotion before being fired but was also sacked without any allegations.
Also, during the termination of her contract in March 2013, there were neither charges nor disciplinary hearings and findings of any misconduct.
Employment and Labour Relations Court has awarded former acting Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chief executive Jane Wanja Muthaura Sh10.2 million for unlawful and unfair termination of her contract eight years ago.
Justice James Rika made the judgment following a finding that Ms Muthaura was not only subjected to a humiliating demotion before being fired but was also sacked without any allegations or a letter to show cause.