Mutonyi-Sakuda v Board of Governors St Andrews School, Turi (Cause E680 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 517 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 517
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 517 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2026
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TypeAppealPostureRespondent/Applicant seeks stay of execution of judgment pending appealCoramCN BAARI
Holding
Order of stay of execution issued pending appeal
Facts
Claimant was awarded six months' notice pay and six months' salary, totaling Kshs.10,258,800, for unfair termination of contract. Respondent/Applicant filed an appeal and sought stay of execution.
Issues
- Substantial loss
- Unreasonable delay
- Security for due performance
Reasoning
Application was not filed late, substantial loss was demonstrated, and security was provided.
Outcome
Stay of execution granted
Orders
- Stay of execution pending appeal
- Decretal sum remains in joint account pending appeal
- Costs of application to be determined by appeal outcome
Remedies
- Stay of execution
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Civil Procedure Act Cap. 21 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
- Stephen Wanjohi v Central Glass Industries Ltd
- Kenya Shell Ltd v Benjamin Karuga
- National Industrial Credit Bank Ltd v Aquinas Francis Wasike
- Focin Motorcycle Co. Ltd v Ann Wambui Wangui
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