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Wamriew v Copy Cat Limited (Cause E028 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 81 (KLR) (26 January 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KEELRC 81 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
81
Citation
[2026] KEELRC 81 (KLR)
Decided
26 January 2026
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Summary at a glance

TypeUnfair TerminationPostureAppeal from a dismissal with costsCoramRADIDO
The Motion is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The Claimant, Elijah Okumu Wamriew, sued Copy Cat Limited for unfair termination of employment. The Claimant sought to expunge Mpesa records obtained illegally by the Respondent and to declare that these records were obtained illegally and prejudiced his right to a fair trial.

Issues

  • Unfair termination of employment
  • Illegal acquisition of Mpesa records
  • Right to a fair trial
  • Data protection violations

Reasoning

The Court dismissed the Motion as the Respondent had provided the Mpesa records by a whistleblower, and the Court had not sanctioned the release of the records.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Motion dated 12 June 2025 is dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Data Protection Act, 2019
  • Constitution of Kenya 2010
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