Mwangi v Alpharama Limited (Appeal E040 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1097 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Judgment)

Mwangi v Alpharama Limited (Appeal E040 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1097 (KLR) (17 April 2026) (Judgment)

The appellant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that he was employed by the respondent or that the alleged work injury occurred at the respondent's premises. The trial court's findings were upheld.

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Citation
[2026] KEELRC 1097 (KLR)
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Kimuli Mwangi; Respondent: Alpharama Limited
Court
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
17 April 2026
Case Number
Appeal E040 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Work Injury, Burden of Proof, Employment Relationship, Evidence
Source Language
english
Employment Law Labour Law Work Injury Burden of Proof Employment Relationship Evidence

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Parties

Kimuli Mwangi

Claimant/appellant

Alpharama Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant proved employment with the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the appellant proved occurrence of a work injury at the respondent's premises
  3. 3 Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the appellant's evidence and claim

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that he was employed by the respondent or that the alleged work injury occurred at the respondent's premises. The trial court's findings were upheld.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to bear their own costs