Arwa v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Ltd (Appeal E012 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 207 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)

Facts

The appellant, Arwa, was employed by the respondent, Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Ltd, as a Painter on a casual basis from October 2017. She was terminated by Mr. Dickson Otieno Ndege on September 6, 2021. She claimed underpayment, unpaid salary arrears, and unfair termination of employment.

Issues

1. Whether the trial court erred by failing to find that the appellant was entitled to underpayment and unpaid salary arrears.
2. Whether the trial court erred by failing to appreciate that the appellant's claim arose out of termination of employment and underpayment and unpaid salary arrears were part of terminal dues.
3. Whether the trial court erred by failing to consider the totality of the appellant's case and the evidence in support.
4. Whether the trial court erred by failing to award unpaid house allowance, leave pay, leave travelling allowance, transfer and disturbance allowance, transport and monthly

Reasoning

The court found that the trial court did not err in its findings and awards, but did not consider the totality of the appellant's case and evidence.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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