Kenya Hotels & Allied Workers Union v Nyando Enterprises t/a Merry Land hotel & another (Cause E069 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 630 (KLR) (3 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 630
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 630 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2026
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a consent judgmentCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU
Holding
The motion to set aside the consent judgment is dismissed with costs on the higher scale.
Facts
The Kenya Hotels & Allied Workers Union filed a suit alleging noncompliance with a CBA clause resulting in salary arrears. The parties reached a consent judgment, but none of the instalments were paid. The union then sued for execution.
Issues
- Employer's compliance with the Companies Act
- Employer's authority to pay salaries without board resolution
Reasoning
The court found that the employer did not need a board resolution to employ or pay salaries, and the employer's attempt to use the Companies Act as a defense was found to be without merit.
Outcome
Motion to set aside the consent judgment dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed with costs to the Claimant
- Costs on the higher scale
Remedies
- Execution of the judgment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Companies Act
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