Lumumba v Prime Steel Mills Limited (Cause 480 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2573 (KLR) (23 October 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2573
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 2573 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramJK GAKERI
The court finds that the Claimant was not an employee of the Respondent.
Facts
Victor Mutenyo Lumumba claimed unfair termination and unpaid benefits from Prime Steel Mills Limited, alleging he was employed as a loader from December 2012. The Respondent denied this and claimed Lumumba was never its employee.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was an employee of the Respondent.
- Whether termination of the Claimant’s employment was unfair.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The court determined that the Claimant's evidence did not establish a nexus between him and the Respondent, and he failed to prove he was an employee of the Respondent.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Authorities cited
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