Former Kenyan Guards Stationed at US Installations Awarded Sh60 Million for Wrongful Dismissal

43 former KK Security employees have been awarded Sh60 million for wrongful dismissal.

At the time of their sacking in 2011, the security guards were stationed at US installations in Kisumu, Kombewa, and Kericho towns.

On Tuesday, Kisumu Senior Principal Magistrate, Robinson Ondieki ruled that the plaintiffs’ dismissal was against the country’s labor laws.

He declared that the 43 guards were wrongfully dismissed without their employer giving an adequate explanation.

The claimants’ attorney, Carlos Ouma expressed satisfaction regarding the ruling, saying it took nearly 10 years to get justice for his clients.

"We are happy the court has agreed with us; this is my clients' day and I'm sure this will act as a lesson to many other employers as well," he told reporters after the ruling.

One of the applicants, Ronald Aniuba said they were accused falsely of demanding overtime payments, leading to the dismissal of over 400 employees. Aniuba said they are happy with the ruling after many years of suffering.

The award means each of the 43 former guards will receive an average of Sh1.4 million.