Mwangi v Omoh Homes Limited (Cause E807 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 664 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 664
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 664 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 March 2026
The Court finds the Claimant's case successful and orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant Kshs. 416,181.96 for salary arrears from October to December 2024, one month's salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 138,727.32, costs of the suit, and interest at 14% pa on the sums above from the date of judgment till payment in full.
Facts
The Claimant, George Kimani Mwangi, was employed by the Respondent, OmoHomes Limited, as a Creative Director from October 1, 2024, to December 20, 2024. He was paid a gross salary of Kshs. 138,727.32 per month. However, the Respondent failed to pay his full salary for the three months he worked, and the Claimant claims this amounted to unlawful and unfair labour practices.
Issues
- unlawful and unfair labour practices
- constructive dismissal
- salary arrears
- notice pay
- damages
- interest
Reasoning
The Court considers the Claimant's diligent service and the Respondent's failure to make regular and accurate salary payments, leading to the conclusion that the Claimant's case is successful.
Outcome
The Claimant is successful in his claims.
Orders
- salary arrears of Kshs. 416,181.96 for October to December 2024
- one month's salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 138,727.32
- costs of the suit
- interest at 14% pa on the sums above from the date of judgment till payment in full
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