Krish Commodities Limited v Kenga & 4 others (Appeal E151 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 562 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 562
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 562 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramM MBARŨ, J
The respondents were entitled to notice pay and compensation, but the awards were excessive and not rationalized due to the different employment periods.
Facts
Respondents claimed unlawful and unfair termination of employment, unpaid wages, and other benefits. They alleged continuous employment as packagers, while the appellant argued for casual employment.
Issues
- Whether the respondents were casual employees or had a contract of employment
- Whether the termination was unlawful and unfair
- Whether the compensation awarded was excessive and not rationalized
Reasoning
The court found that the respondents were not casual employees but had a contract of employment. The compensation awarded was excessive and not rationalized as each respondent worked for a different term period.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the trial court is set aside. The awards are set aside and dismissed with costs.
Orders
- Compensation awarded to the 1st respondent is reduced to 3 months' wages
- Compensation awarded to the 2nd respondent is reduced to 3 months' wages
- Compensation awarded to the 3rd and 4th respondents is reduced to 3 months' wages
Remedies
- Compensation reduced to 3 months' wages for each respondent
Authorities cited
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