Maganga v Jenebys Enterprises Limited (Cause E021 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 429 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 429
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 429 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2026
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The claims are without merit, except for the claim for unpaid leave.
Facts
The claimant, Cosmas Maganga, was employed by Jenebys Enterprises Limited as an oil specialist from 2000 to 2023. He was dismissed without notice, without reasons, and without payment of terminal dues. He sought various terminal dues.
Issues
- Wrongful termination
- Notice pay
- Service pay
- Unpaid leave
- Unpaid public holidays
- Unremitted NHIF dues
- Dismissal without recommendation
Reasoning
The court found that the employment was under a fixed-term contract ending on 31 December 2023, and the claimant was entitled to 21 leave days under the contract. The claimant did not provide evidence of his right to 18 months of accrued leave, and the payment statements did not reflect any payment for annual leave.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act
Cases cited (1)
- Middle East Bank Kenya Limited v Waseka
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