Mutua v Mastermind Tobacco Kenya Limited (Appeal E006 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 1700 (KLR) (12 June 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1700
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1700 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 June 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of Hon. Barbara Ojoo, Senior Principal MagistrateCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The appeal is allowed, and the trial court's judgment is set aside. The suit is determined with no costs, and the respondent is ordered to deliver the certificate of service.
Facts
Benson Kasyoka Mutua filed a suit against Mastermind Tobacco Kenya Limited, claiming wrongful dismissal and seeking reinstatement. The respondent, Mastermind Tobacco Kenya Limited, opposed the suit.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact by dismissing the appellant's suit with no costs
- Whether the trial court erred in law and fact by not considering the appellant's evidence regarding redundancy and constructive dismissal
Reasoning
The court found that the trial court erred in law and fact by disregarding the appellant's pleadings, evidence, and submissions, and by not considering the evidence regarding redundancy and constructive dismissal.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The trial court's final order dismissing the suit with no costs is varied to determination of the suit with no costs
- The respondent is ordered to deliver the certificate of service
- The Deputy Registrar is ordered to forthwith return the case file to Machakos Sub-Registry as closed
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