Cyka Manpowwer Services Limited v Mlewa (Appeal E179 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 700 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 700
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 700 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 March 2026
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment of Hon. Gathogo SogomoCoramM MBARŨ, J
Holding
The appeal is upheld, and the judgment is set aside. The termination of employment was fair and in accordance with the Employment Act. The compensation awarded by the trial court is not just and in accordance with the law.
Facts
The respondent was employed as a housekeeper by the appellant from March 2016 to March 2021. The respondent's employment was terminated on March 31, 2021, due to redundancy without due process.
Issues
- Whether the termination of employment was fair and in accordance with the Employment Act
- Whether the compensation awarded by the trial court was just and in accordance with the law
Reasoning
The court held that the termination was lawful and in accordance with the Employment Act, and that the compensation awarded by the trial court was not justified.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, judgment set aside
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Kenyatta University v. Esther Njeri Maina
Cases cited (2)
- G4S Security Services (K) Ltd v Ongori
- Cargill Kenya Limited v Mwaka & 3 Others
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