Kenya Shoe and Leather Workers Union v Jambo Boutique Limited (Cause E107 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 545 (KLR) (27 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 545
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 545 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2025
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a dismissal of a claim for recognition of union duesCoramM. MBARŨ
Holding
The claim has no merit and is dismissed with costs to Mudhir Said
Facts
The Kenya Shoe and Leather Workers Union filed a claim against Jambo Boutique Limited for recognition, deduction, and remittance of union dues. However, Jambo Boutique Limited denied the allegations and claimed to be a non-existent entity.
Issues
- Whether the respondent is a non-existent entity and thus cannot be sued
- Whether there is an employment relationship between the claimant and the respondent
Reasoning
The respondent is a non-existent entity and cannot be sued. There is no employment relationship between the claimant and the respondent.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- The claim is dismissed with costs to Mudhir Said
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) & another v Registrar of Societies; Omar & 2 others (Interested Parties) [2024] KEHC 1320 (KLR)
- Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers v Nanak Engineering Works Limited [2024] KEELRC 2728 (KLR)
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