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August 28, 2026

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Court Rules on Compensation for Workers Who Suffer Permanent Injuries

Court Rules on Compensation for Workers Who Suffer Permanent Injuries

A compensation dispute following a worker’s injury prompted the court to clarify how financial losses can be proven after permanent disability...

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A court has ordered the Nakuru County Government to pay Ksh4.1 million to a former employee who suffered a permanent injury, highlighting that compensation for reduced earning capacity is possible even without exact salary proof.

Ksh4.1 million awarded to the injured worker.
The plaintiff, a former driver for Nakuru County Government, lost his right leg due to complications following a road accident and subsequent treatment.
The court ruled that the loss of a limb substantially affected the worker's earning capacity, irrespective of his precise past income.

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