All templates12 October 2026
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
Brian Kiplagat Cheruiyot
Cashier
Dear Brian Kiplagat Cheruiyot,
RE: SUMMARY DISMISSAL
We write to inform you that the Company has summarily dismissed you from its employment with effect from 15 October 2026.
The reason for your dismissal is the unauthorised disbursement of KES 380,000 from petty cash. That conduct amounts to gross misconduct justifying summary dismissal under section 44 of the Employment Act (Cap. 226). Your dismissal is therefore without notice or pay in lieu of notice.
Work and employment
Termination letter template (Kenya)
Also called: Termination / Dismissal Letter
What it is for
An employer ending someone's employment, with the reasons and final dues.
The Kenyan law it follows
- Employment Act Cap 226 — ss.35, 36 (notice; payment in lieu)
- Employment Act Cap 226 — s.40 (redundancy: notice to the union or employee and the labour officer not less than a month before; one month's notice or pay in lieu; severance not less than fifteen days' pay for each completed year)
- Employment Act Cap 226 — ss.41, 43, 44, 45 (hearing; proof of reason; summary dismissal; unfair termination)
- Employment Act Cap 226 — s.51 (certificate of service)
Who prepares it
You can prepare this yourself. It is still wise to have an advocate read it before you sign, especially where a lot of money or a long commitment is involved.
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