Keverenge v Leather Lee Limited (Civil Appeal E279 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 185 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 185
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 185 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Magistrate's JudgmentCoramD. K. Njagi Marete
Holding
The appeal is partially allowed, and the matter is returned to the trial court for particularization of the relief awarded for annual leave and compensation for unlawful termination of employment.
Facts
Francis Keverenge filed a claim against Leather Lee Limited for unpaid wages, housing allowance, holiday pay, overtime pay, and compensation for wrongful termination. The Respondent did not appear in court or present evidence.
Issues
- allowance for housing
- award for underpayment
- award for holiday pay
- award for overtime pay
- award for withheld salary
- award for compensation for wrongful termination
Reasoning
The court found that the claim for underpayment failed due to lack of evidence, and the claims for holiday pay, overtime pay, and withheld salary were not supported by evidence. The court directed the trial court to properly particularize the relief awarded for annual leave and compensation.
Outcome
Partially allowed
Orders
- The matter is returned to the trial court for particularization of the relief awarded for annual leave and compensation for unlawful termination of employment.
- The costs of the appeal are to be borne by the Respondent.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Trust Bank Limited v Paramount Universal Bank Limited & 2 Others [2009] eKLR
- Gichinga Kibutha v Caroline Nduku [2018] eKLR
- Meshack Mutilangi v Mustek East Africa Limited [2021] eKLR
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