Skewed and influenced ruling? How Co-op Bank played dirty games in court and why appeal Judge want the ruling reversed
Recently, revelations have surfaced regarding the Co-operative Bank of Kenya’s questionable treatment of 169 former employees who were downsized years ago. The bank allegedly employed dubious strategies during legal proceedings to prevent the applicants from appealing a verdict that favored the bank.
These terminated employees are now seeking compensation exceeding Sh 800 million for their alleged wrongful dismissal. Subsequently, their employer purportedly recruited new talent, including individuals from the families of senior executives and board members.
Judge of Appeal Asike Makhandia has taken action by instructing Co-operative Bank to furnish the applicants with the court transcripts that influenced the decision made on February 9, 2023.
“The judgment was issued on February ...
