Brink Security Services Limited v Katenge (Appeal E186 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2156 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2156
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2156 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2025
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Senior Resident Magistrate's CourtCoramAGNES KITIKU NZEI
The appeal is partly successful, and the trial court's judgment is set aside. The Respondent is awarded compensation for days worked, notice, underpayment, and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination of employment.
Facts
The Respondent, Nzou Katenge, sued the Appellant, Brink Security Services Limited, in Milimani Commercial Court for unfair dismissal and other claims. The Respondent alleged that he was dismissed unlawfully and unfairly, and sought compensation for unpaid salary, overtime, and house allowance.
Issues
- Unlawful and unfair dismissal
- Calculation of compensation and deductions
Reasoning
The court found the trial court's calculation of compensation and deductions based on the 2015 Minimum Wage Order to be incorrect, and set aside the award of unpaid house allowance and overtime payment.
Outcome
The appeal is partly successful, and the trial court's judgment is set aside.
Orders
- Set aside the trial court's judgment
- Award compensation for days worked, notice, underpayment, and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination of employment
Remedies
- Awarded compensation for days worked, notice, underpayment, and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination of employment
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