Mutanyi & another v Western Steel Mills Limited & another (Cause 243 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 1817 (KLR) (20 June 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1817
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1817 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramMA ONYANGO
Holding
The court finds that the Claimants did not prove they were employees of the Respondents and dismisses their claims.
Facts
The 1st and 2nd Claimants alleged they were employed by the 1st and 2nd Respondents, but the 1st Respondent disputed this. The Claimants provided bank statements and NSSF statements, while the 1st Respondent did not.
Issues
- Whether the Claimants were employees of the 1st or 2nd Respondent
- Who between the 1st and 2nd Respondent is liable for the unfair dismissal of the Claimant from employment
- Whether the reliefs sought should issue and against which Respondent
Reasoning
The court determined that the Claimants did not provide sufficient evidence to prove their employment status, and thus their claims are dismissed.
Outcome
The Claimants' suits against the Respondents are dismissed with an order that each party shall bear its costs.
Orders
- The Claimants' suits against the Respondents are dismissed with an order that each party shall bear its costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Evans Oloo Limera v Prime Steel Limited (2024) eKLR
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