Kenyan case law

Eldotec Consultancy Services Ltd v Otieno & another (Cause E019 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3301 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

Wafula v Public Service Commission & 6 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E218 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3225 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is certified as urgent and a stay of the recruitment process is granted pending the hearing and determination of the petition.

Livingstone & another v County Assembly Service Board of Elgeyo Marakwet & 3 others (Judicial Review Application E014 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3269 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Application dismissed

Kariuki v Tile and Carpet Centre Limited (Cause 910 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3249 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the dismissal unlawful and unfair, and the disciplinary process was deemed cosmetic.

Mundwetugi v Kingland Trust & Benefits Services Limited & 2 others (Cause 460 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3216 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the preliminary objection should succeed and dismisses the suit with each party bearing their own costs.

Manga v Kenya Airways PLC (Cause 358 (E334 ) of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3214 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was not unfair in substance or procedure, and the claimant is awarded notice payment, accrued leave, and a certificate of service.

Abuya v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health (Cause E565 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3262 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The contract of service terminated on June 13, 2016, when the claimant resigned. The claimant's claim is time-barred as the three-year limitation period under the Employment Act has expired.

Oguda v Home Afrika Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E476 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3275 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the Respondent did not follow the required procedures for redundancy termination, and thus the termination was unlawful.

Omao v County Government of Nyamira & 4 others (Petition 3 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3209 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The petition does not meet the threshold for Constitutional petitions.

Aeja & 13 others v Migori County Government & another (Cause 36 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3197 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds no merit in the cause and dismisses it with no order on costs.

Muragu v Central Bank of Kenya & another (Cause 826 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3207 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the Claimant's application for discovery and costs, finding it to be a fishing expedition.

Obonyo & 165 others v Spectre International Ltd (Cause 67 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3190 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Court found that the Respondent was liable for the refunds of contributions not remitted to the Provident Fund and Sacco, and endorsed the computations filed by the Claimants.

Onderi v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Limited (Cause E716 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3248 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was found to be unfair.

Oswe v Spectre International Co Ltd & another (Cause 421 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3194 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Spectre International Co Ltd is liable for the outstanding loan arrears and must refund overpayments made from the Claimant's salary.

Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union v Green Wells Energies Ltd (Cause E059 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3198 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court declines to assume jurisdiction over the Counterclaim or adjudicate on the validity or existence of the recognition agreement. The Union did not establish a case for the grant of the orders sought.

Nyangorora v Longhorn Publishers Limited (Cause 2040 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3247 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the termination of the Claimant’s employment on account of redundancy to be fair.

Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospitals v BOM Mama Ngina Girls High School (Cause E061 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3467 (KLR) (6 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Recognition Agreement is valid and allows claimant to proceed with CBA negotiations. Respondent's refusal to negotiate is not justified.

Wang v Equity Bank (Cause E945 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3187 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds the termination of the claimant's employment to be unfair and disproportionate.

Mwangi v Faulu Microfinance Bank Limited (Cause 581 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3205 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found the termination of the Claimant’s employment was unfair.

Kenya Chemical Workers Union v Vee Plastics Limited (Cause E813 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3178 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The dismissal was not substantially justified due to lack of valid and fair reason, and the procedural fairness was violated.

Banking Insurance and Finance Union v Paramount Universal Bank Kenya Ltd (Cause E108 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3191 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses the application with costs, finding that the issue was already decided in a previous judgment and the suit is premature.

Nakachi v Centric Air Ambulance Limited (Cause E614 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3177 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is found merited and the Director is committed to civil jail for failure to implement the decree.

Ngure v Huawei Technologies (Kenya) Co Ltd (Cause 335 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3204 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the employment contract was not frustrated and that the Claimant's constitutional rights were not violated.

Kibe v Mr. Green Trading Africa (K) Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E6489 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3227 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the termination was procedurally unfair and procedurally unfair due to lack of notification and consultation

Ndikamire v St Hannah's Preparatory School Limited (Cause 1093 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3182 (KLR) (5 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of Claimant's service was found to be unfair and he is entitled to compensation.