Chandaria v Mungai (Appeal E086 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 120 (KLR) (23 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 120
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 120 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2026
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment and Decree of the Hon. B. M. Cheloti (PM) delivered on 28th February 2025 in Nairobi MCELRC No. E470 of 2022CoramJW KELI, KLR Onyango
Holding
The appeal was allowed, and the Judgment and Decree of the Hon. B. M. Cheloti (PM) were set aside.
Facts
The Appellant, Chandaria, appealed against the Judgment and Decree of the Hon. B. M. Cheloti (PM) regarding the Respondent, Mungai's employment status and compensation.
Issues
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in finding that the Respondent was employed in 2018 without credible evidence.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in finding that the Respondent's employment was unfair.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in finding that the Respondent was underpaid and applying incorrect salary calculations.
- Whether the learned Magistrate erred in awarding excessive compensation and house allowance.
Reasoning
The court found that the learned Magistrate erred in finding that the Respondent was employed in 2018 without credible evidence and in awarding excessive compensation and house allowance.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Costs of the appeal are awarded to the appellant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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