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Lake Basin Development Authority v Obiero (Civil Appeal E139 of 2021) [2026] KECA 286 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)

[2026] KECA 286 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
286
Citation
[2026] KECA 286 (KLR)
Decided
13 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramAO MUCHELULE, Radido
Holding

The appeal is dismissed as the damages awarded were not inordinately high or punitive.

Facts

The respondent, Clifford Otieno Obiero, was employed by Lake Basin Development Authority as a Legal Officer II with a basic salary of Kshs.15,775/- and various allowances. He claimed he was underpaid and had accrued unpaid leave days. Additionally, he complained about the promotion of a non-lawyer to a higher position.

Issues

  1. Underpayment claims
  2. Promotion of non-lawyer to higher position

Reasoning

The Court found that the damages awarded were not excessive and declined to interfere with the decision.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Cross appeal dismissed
  • Each party bears their own costs

Authorities cited

Cases cited (1)
  • Butt vs. Khan (1977) 1 KLR
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