Kenyan case law
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Achieng v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education & another (Petition E019 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3103 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the petition
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Mugo v Artemis Outsourcing Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 692 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3007 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was not fair and due procedure was not followed, hence it was an unfair summary dismissal. The claimant is awarded Kshs.140,000 in compensation.
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Kenya Chemical & Allied Workers Union v Kenapen East Africa Limited & another (Cause 763 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3094 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court dismisses the suit, finding no specific claims for each Grievant and ordering the Respondents not to engage in unfair labour practices.
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Mumene v Lexo Energy Kenya Limited (Cause E567 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3140 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The redundancy notice is not suspended, and the applicant's share options are not provisioned.
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Africa Apparels Limited v Wanjala (Appeal 218 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3006 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is partially successful, with the trial court's judgment varied to set aside the Kshs 140,000 awarded and substitute Kshs 80,000.
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Okoth v Rafiki Micro-Finance Bank Kenya Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 200 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3010 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant is entitled to house allowance for 36 months and awards ksh 216,000.
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Omondi v Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (Cause 477 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3099 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the termination of the claimant's contract unfair and orders the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.584,620.00 in compensation for lost income.
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Muniu v Lexo Energy Kenya Limited (Cause E568 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3141 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The redundancy notice is suspended pending the hearing and determination of the main suit.
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Njambi v National Health Insurance Fund; Amwoga & another (Contemnor) (Constitutional Petition E135 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3013 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application for contempt is dismissed.
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Omanyo v Chebett & 2 others (Sued as the Office Bearers of, and on Behalf of, and, as Officials of East Africa Petroleum Transporters Association (EAPTA)) (Cause E886 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3022 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the termination was unfair due to lack of substantively justifiable cause and fair procedure.
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Langat v Kenya Revenue Authority (Petition E146 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3011 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with costs, suspension proceeding under Employment Act
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Karino v Maa Trust & another (Cause 141 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3009 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the dismissal was not unfair and the claimant failed to establish any of the remedies as prayed for.
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Ukungi v Big Square Limited/Interstrat Limited (Cause 45 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3098 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the termination unfair and awards the claimant a one-month notice payment, 2 months' compensation, and the costs of the suit.
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Green Line Sacco Limited v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection & another (Petition E072 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3104 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court dismissed the petition with costs, finding that the respondents have the authority to conduct the inspection audit and that the petitioner's fundamental rights and freedoms have not been contravened.
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Nyauntu v Council of Governors (Cause 2146 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3113 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant's employment contract did not terminate by euxion of time and was not unfairly terminated.
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Steyn v Frontier Services Group Limited; Frontier Services Group East Africa Limited (Interested Party) (Cause 1194 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3100 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The suit is dismissed with each party bearing their own costs.
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Nguti &196 others v Kenya Railways Corporation (Cause 803 of 2013) [2023] KEELRC 3008 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed; time for tabulation and approval extended until parties agree or obtain court intervention.
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Kihiko & 49 others v Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry & 2 others (Petition E090 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3014 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The petitioners failed to establish a violation of their constitutional rights and were not discriminated against in the promotion process. The respondents are ordered not to victimize the petitioners for filing the petition.
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Ayieya v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Miscellaneous Cause E202 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3052 (KLR) (27 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with no order
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Kenya Shipping, Clearing Freight Logistics and Warehouses Workes Union v Vegpro (K) Ltd VP Group (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E1031 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3122 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is not merited and must be dismissed
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Mwangi v CPF Financial Services Limited (Cause 833 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3018 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the termination substantively justifiable due to the Claimant's alleged misconduct and refusal to sign the corrected contract.
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Mutiso v Endmor Steel Millers (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 698 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3042 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant voluntarily resigned from employment and was not unlawfully or unfairly terminated.
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Kaniu v Kenya Airports Authority (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 585 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3047 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is time barred and dismissed
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Osiri v Onda Mechanical EA Limited & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E184, E188, E164 & E178 of 2022 & E066 & E070 of 2020 & E160, E162 & E135 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 3120 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The revision of the director's assessment dated 9th February, 2020 without any formal objection by the respondent as required by WIBA was unlawful and is hereby set aside. The appellant is entitled to be paid the assessment as done by the Director on 9th February, 2020.
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Rubis Energy PLC [Formerly Kenolkobil Limited] v Muli (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E033 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3045 (KLR) (24 November 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Respondent's termination was unfair and unlawful due to the lack of evidence showing attempts to contact the Respondent. The court also held that the Appellant did not prove the subsistence of the outstanding loan.