Kenya Chemical Workers Union v Krystalline Salt Limited (Cause E067 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 41 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 41
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 41 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 January 2026
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent seeks stay of execution of judgment pending appealCoramM. MBARŨ
Holding
Application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the claimant
Facts
Union filed an application for a stay of execution of the judgment on 5 November 2025, claiming the court erred in severing statutory bargaining obligations and that the claimant has no mandate to negotiate a CBA.
Issues
- Whether to grant a stay of execution of the judgment pending appeal
- Whether the claimant has a valid judgment and legitimate expectation to enforce it
Reasoning
The court found no substantial loss to the respondent if the stay is not granted, and the respondent has not demonstrated grounds for appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application for stay of execution dismissed
Remedies
- Costs to the claimant
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Labour Relations Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (3)
- James Wangalwa & Another v Agnes Naliaka Cheseto [2012] eKLR
- Mwangi t/a Karinga Mwangi & Company Advocates v RAEI Investment Limited; Wanyama & another (Interested Parties) [2025] KEELC 6097 (KLR)
- Kenya Shell Ltd v Kibiru & another [1986] eKLR
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