Pride Kings Security Service v Odundo (Appeal E075 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 295 (KLR) (4 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 295
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 February 2026
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramJK GAKERI
Holding
The court found the termination of employment unfair and awarded compensation, but overturned the trial court's judgment due to misapprehension of evidence.
Facts
The respondent claimed unfair termination of employment, alleging non-payment of salary and benefits from May 2020 to May 2023. The respondent did not provide an employment contract or other evidence of employment.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was fair
- Burden of proof on the claimant
Reasoning
The court held that the respondent did not provide credible evidence of employment beyond September 2020, and that the trial court erred in finding the termination fair.
Outcome
Appeal upheld
Orders
- Declaration of unfair termination
- Compensation awarded
Remedies
- Compensation for underpayment and salary in lieu of notice
- Unpaid leave days
- House allowances
- Service pay
- Compensation for unfair termination
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Evidence Act
- Employment and Labour Relations Act
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