JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
1. On the 13th May 2005, Benson Maina Kimindi (respondent), filed what would pass for a small claim suit before the Resident Magistrate's Court at Othaya. His claim was against the Chairman, Kenya Veterinary Association Central Region Branch (appellant), seeking for a sum of Kshs. 122,400/-, being the sum the respondent was supposed to be paid as daily allowance and upkeep for 51 days whilst he participated in a livestock vaccination campaign covering Nyeri, Kerugoya and Murang'a Districts between various dates in April to November 2002.
2. The respondent contended that he participated in the campaign at the invitation or co-option by the appellant. He further contended that it was agreed by the executive committee of the appellant that members who participated in the vaccination campaign were supposed to be paid a daily allowance of Kshs. 1,500/= and an upkeep of Kshs. 900/=, making a total of Kshs. 2,400/= per day. The respondent took part in the vaccination for …