Kenyan case law

GRACE N. AGARE v PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF STATE FOR IMMIGRATION & REGISTRATION OF PERSONS & 2 others [2012] KEELRC 195 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal was unfair and unjustified, and the court ordered the Respondents to pay salary arrears, terminal benefits, and compensation.

SIMON NGUGI RUNANA v METAL CROWN LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 21 (KLR)

✦ The claim for wrongful termination is dismissed

Sila Onyango Maugo & 4 others v Kaluworks Limited [2012] KEELRC 3 (KLR)

✦ The claim is statute/time barred pursuant to the provisions of section 90 of the Employment Act.

KENYA CHEMICAL & ALLIED WORKERS UNION v BAMBURI SPECIAL PRODUCTS [2012] KEELRC 271 (KLR)

AVIATION & ALLIED WORKERS UNION (K) V KENYA AIRWAYS LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 215 (KLR)

ESTHER NYAGA v DHANJAL INVESTMENT LIMITED T/A TRAVELLERS BEACH HOTEL & CLUB [2012] KEELRC 278 (KLR)

✦ The termination stands, but the notice period is extended by two weeks.

SAMWEL ITEBA ONSARE V TRAVELLERS BEACH HOTEL [2012] KEELRC 85 (KLR)

✦ The court finds in favor of the claimant for the following: Ksh.221,400/= plus interest from 2nd November, 2008 till full payment; and costs of the cause.

AVIATION & ALLIED WORKERS UNION (K) V KENYA AIRWAYS LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 210 (KLR)

GEORGE KARIUKI NGUGI V BROLAZ EAST AFRICA LTD [2012] KEELRC 13 (KLR)

✦ Prayers (d), (e), and (f) are denied.

DANIEL JUMA V RIFT VALLEY AGENCIES [2012] KEELRC 183 (KLR)

GRACE GARAMA V TELKOM KENYA LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 146 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that there was a valid reason for termination of employment within the provisions of Section 45(2)(a) of the Employment Act and that fair procedure was followed.

TAILORS & TEXTILES WORKERS UNION V ROSKY INDUSTRIES [2012] KEELRC 208 (KLR)

✦ The grievant's contract of service was unfairly and wrongfully terminated.

TITUS MUSAU NDIVAU & another v WARIDI LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 190 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the dismissal wrongful and unfair, and orders the Respondent to pay compensation of twelve months gross salaries for each claimant, plus additional compensation for high-handed termination.

CAPTAIN MOHAMED NOOR V C.M.C. AVIATION LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 214 (KLR)

FREDRICK COLLINS AFWANDE v SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE FOUNDANTION [2012] KEELRC 123 (KLR)

✦ The Court dismissed the claimant's case, finding that the claimant was paid what he was entitled to under the contract and was even paid redundancy for 15 days for each year worked.

FRANCIS GYIDEYI V KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 92 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal was unfair as fair procedure were not followed.

FRIDAH NDINDA MWIKYA V PETER MUINDE T/A ENEM INTERBROKERS AUCTIONEERS [2012] KEELRC 132 (KLR)

✦ Awarding the Claimant the sum of Kshs. 45,000 to be paid by the Respondent in 1 installment within the next 30 days from the date of this Award.

SHEM MIKAE v D.T. DOBIE & COMPANY (K) LTD [2012] KEELRC 108 (KLR)

✦ The decree is reviewed to the extent of removing claimant's pension entitlement, which he can pursue with the pension scheme provider. The rest of the benefits are to be paid less normal statutory deductions.

KENYA UNION OF DOMESTIC, HOTELS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, HOSPITALS AND ALLIED WORKERS V KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL [2012] KEELRC 212 (KLR)

ROBAI MUSINZI v SAFDAR MOHAMED KHAN [2012] KEELRC 261 (KLR)

✦ termination was unfair; respondent is directed to pay final dues including one month salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, severance pay, and unpaid leave days

HELLEN WAIKUNU v DOTSAVVY LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 273 (KLR)

ZAKARIA LIAMBU ANDIKA V CHEER LOGIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LTD [2012] KEELRC 200 (KLR)

✦ The Respondent is found liable and is directed to pay the Claimant ten months salary as compensation for wrongful/unlawful dismissal, one month salary in lieu of notice, and interest on the judgment.

SIMON MUGUKU GICHIGI V TAIFA SACCO SOCIETY LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 129 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair and without an opportunity to be heard.

WILLIAM LONANA SHENA V HJE MEDICAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL INC [2012] KEELRC 213 (KLR)

SETH NAMUNYANYI MAHIGA v DS MAX FOUNDATION [2012] KEELRC 36 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the claimant was not an employee of DS Max Foundation and dismisses the claimant's claim.