King’ori v Kenya National Library Services; County Government of Nyeri (Third party) (Cause E019 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2118 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2118
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2118 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous judgment in a similar caseCoramONESMUS N MAKAU
The claimant is entitled to his salary arrears of Kshs.689,281 which accrued before his services were transferred to the third party. The respondent and the third party are jointly and severally liable to pay the claimant the said arrears. The claimant is also awarded costs and interest at court rate from the date of filing the suit till payment in full.
Facts
The claimant, John Wanyeki King’ori, was employed by Kenya National Library Services. He filed a claim for salary arrears and costs of the suit. The respondent denied liability and sought to join the County Government of Nyeri as a third party.
Issues
- How much salary arrears the claimant is owed
- Who should pay the arrears
- Who should pay the costs of the suit
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant was owed Kshs.689,281 in salary arrears. The respondent and the third party were held jointly and severally liable to pay the arrears. The court also awarded costs and interest.
Outcome
The claimant's claim was upheld.
Orders
- The respondent and the third party are jointly and severally liable to pay the claimant Kshs.689,281 in salary arrears and costs and interest at court rate from the date of filing the suit till payment in full.
Remedies
- Payment of Kshs.689,281 in salary arrears
- Award of costs and interest at court rate
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