Muthor v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Limited (Appeal E009 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 173 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)

Summary at a glance

Facts

The appellant, Charles Oluoch Muthor, was employed as a Painter by the respondent, Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Limited, from March 2012 to September 6, 2021. The employment was terminated by Mr. Dickson Otieno Ndege by word of mouth. The appellant claimed underpayment, leave travelling allowance, transfer disturbance allowance, provident scheme contribution, soap, milk per day, terminal benefits, notice pay compensation, certificate of service, costs of the claim, and interest.

Issues

• Whether the termination of employment was unfair
• Whether the appellant was underpaid

Reasoning

The court found that the appellant’s witness statement lacked relevant particulars and no credible evidence of the employment relationship existed before 2018. The termination was deemed fair as the employer provided a valid reason and followed fair procedure.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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