Kenyan case law
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Omondi v Nelson (Cause 272 of 2015) [2016] KEELRC 1874 (KLR) (29 September 2016) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant's claim is dismissed with costs
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Andrew Mwanjala Mwandawiro v SDV Transami Kenya Limited [2016] KEELRC 600 (KLR)
✦ The Court orders that execution of the statutory dues by the Claimants be stayed and that the statutory deductions be applied to the awarded amount.
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Angela Wokabi Muoki v Tribe Hotel Limited [2016] KEELRC 7 (KLR)
✦ Claimant was wrongfully dismissed without notice or reason, and there were no genuine reasons given for the termination.
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Josephine Mueni Mutunga v Energy Regulatory Commission & another [2016] KEELRC 580 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the Respondent guilty of contempt of court and reserves punishment until the Respondent is heard in mitigation.
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Kenya Shipping, Clearing, and Warehouses Workers Union v Africair Management & Logistics Limited [2016] KEELRC 518 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the Claimant Union's claim due to the lack of Recognition Agreement between the Respondent Employer and the Claimant Union.
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Banking, Insurance & Finance Union (Kenya) v Ardhi Sacco Society Limited [2016] KEELRC 60 (KLR)
✦ The effective date of the CBA is set to 1st September 2013.
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Rising Star Commodities Limited v Daniel Akwera [2016] KEELRC 589 (KLR)
✦ The Appeal is allowed, with no order on the costs. The Trial Court erred in finding the Respondent employed by the Appellant and injured on the alleged date.
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John Wafula Simiyu v Star Publications Limited [2016] KEELRC 513 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed
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Agnes Naliaka Masika v Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation [2016] KEELRC 566 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unfair and the Claimant was entitled to a 3 months' notice period, 3 months' salary, half salary for the months of March and April, and 25% of her basic salary as gratuity.
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Joseph Moilo v University of Nairobi [2016] KEELRC 554 (KLR)
✦ The court reinstates the claim and allows the application
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Dominic Mulinge Mutei v Kakuzi Limited [2016] KEELRC 698 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with no order for costs.
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Rhoda Njeri Kiguru & 3 others v Kiambaa Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Limited [2016] KEELRC 687 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was unfair and the claimants are entitled to 12 months' gross salaries and 15 days' pay during suspension.
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Elizabeth Chepkoech Langat v Bomet County Government & 2 others [2016] KEELRC 717 (KLR)
✦ The Court declared the removal of the Petitioner unconstitutional and unfair.
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Fredrick Njeru Kamunde v Tharaka Nithi County Government & another [2016] KEELRC 697 (KLR)
✦ The court declared that the respondents have contravened the petitioner’s rights under Articles 47 of the Constitution, and the purported reshuffle is null and void.
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Paul Njoroge Mwangi v Permanent Secretary Internal Security and Provincial Administration & another [2016] KEELRC 681 (KLR)
✦ The Respondents' application is dismissed with costs to the Petitioner
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Benson Mokami Masenkenye v Equity Bank Limited Kenya [2016] KEELRC 652 (KLR)
✦ The claim is time-barred and the Court strikes out the claim with no order for costs.
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Catherine Kathina Kelly v Ilkisonko Sacco Limited [2016] KEELRC 1851 (KLR)
✦ Claimant was not a protected employee and was terminated without a valid reason and fair procedure.
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Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers v General Motors East Africa Limited [2016] KEELRC 707 (KLR)
✦ The application is found without merit and dismissed with costs
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Patricia Chepkirui Lasoi v Bomet County Government & 2 others [2016] KEELRC 714 (KLR)
✦ The removal from office of the Petitioner was unconstitutional and unfair.
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Philip Rubucha v Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospital and Allied Workers [2016] KEELRC 712 (KLR)
✦ Dismissal was not unfair as the claimant had been absent from duty for two months and the reason for dismissal was valid. The claimant was not required to report on duty due to his appeal.
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Joyce Nyambura Wainaina & another v Naivas Limited [2016] KEELRC 617 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the claimant's claims and ordered the dismissal of the suit with costs.
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Migotiyo Plantation Limited v Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union [2016] KEELRC 685 (KLR)
✦ The Memorandum of Claim filed by the employer was dismissed with no order as to costs due to the ongoing social partnership between the parties.
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Jacob Joseph Onyango v John Ndungu Mureithii (Cause 229 of 2014) [2016] KEELRC 683 (KLR) (23 September 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to grant enlargement of time and orders that the motion dated 29 March 2016 be dismissed, all orders issued on 30 March 2016 be vacated, and the Kshs 1,403,261/- be released to the Claimant.
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Kenya Council of Employment and Migration Agencies v Kenya Literature Bureau & 3 others [2016] KEELRC 636 (KLR)
✦ The Court vacates the injunction orders and allows the Petition to proceed to trial on merit.
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Derick Pius Kaunda Okari v Kenya Kazi Security Services Ltd [2016] KEELRC 709 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the reason for dismissing the claimant has not been sufficiently proved and the termination is unfair. The claimant is awarded eight months salary for unfair termination of services, one month's salary in lieu of notice, and costs of the suit.