Kenyan case law
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Ngongo & 2 others v Roche Kenya Limited (Cause 426, 427 & 428 of 2019 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEELRC 13221 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application for review is allowed, and the orders are corrected accordingly.
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Makau v DPL Festive Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 612 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 13224 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay of execution is granted, and the application for review is dismissed.
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Kisenga v Ongair Limited (Petition 18 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 13226 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Petition was set aside, leave to amend was granted, and leave to institute a fresh employment cause was granted.
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Gongera v Mount Kenya University (Cause E958 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 13225 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application for an extension of time to pay throw-away costs and orders additional costs of Kshs. 10,000 to be paid to the claimant.
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Kenya Power & Lighting Company v Kaindio (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E032 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13222 (KLR) (25 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination of the employment was unlawful and unfair, and the reasons for termination were not valid.
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Kenya Concrete Structural, Ceramic Titles, Woodplys and Interior Design Workers Union v Cibien Engineering & Construction Company (Cause E805 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13200 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the application was properly before the court and that the Respondent is guilty of contempt of court.
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Andete v Steel Structures Limited (Cause 177 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 13185 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent failed to prove a fair and valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment and that the termination was procedurally unfair.
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Bridge International Academies Limited v Okubasu (Appeal E088 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 13232 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was procedurally and substantively unfair, and the award of compensation is upheld.
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Gonda v Indo Kenya Petrochemicals Limited (Miscellaneous Application E026 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 13213 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no Order as to costs.
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Public Transport Operators Union v Dalai (Cause E361 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 13186 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimant Union has locus standi to represent the grievant Matilda Nganga.
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Mwaniki v Kenya Wildlife Service (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 792 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 13184 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants a stay of further proceedings pending the intended appeal in the Court of Appeal
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Koisikir v County Government of Kajiado & 4 others (Cause E612 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13188 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit in the first instance and must down its tools.
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Shukare v County Government of Kajiado & 4 others (Cause E613 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13199 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit in the first instance due to the Claimant's failure to exhaust the dispute resolution mechanisms established under the Constitution, County Governments Act, and Public Service Commission Act.
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Randu v Station Square Investment Ltd (Appeal E022 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13219 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant is awarded compensation for unfair termination, salary in lieu of notice, and salary for the month of December 2018, totaling Kshs.195,705/=. The Appellant is also awarded interest on the awarded sum and a Certificate of Service.
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Orumoi v County Government of Kajiado & 4 others (Cause E611 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13198 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit in the first instance and must down its tools.
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Kaberi v Finaaccess Limited (Cause E603 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13189 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant was constructively dismissed due to the Respondent's failure to pay his salary for six months.
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Kiparki v County Government of Kajiado & 4 others (Cause E610 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13187 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit in the first instance and must down its tools.
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Riley Falcon Security Services Ltd v Mkuzi (Appeal E070 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13218 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the termination of the Respondent’s employment was not lawful and fair.
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Swahili Beach Resort Limited v Lempairas (Appeal E081 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 13216 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant’s termination of the Respondent’s employment was found to be unfair.
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Wanjiru v Superform Pty Ltd (Civil Appeal E029 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13194 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The application is hereby allowed. The appeal herein is deemed duly filed.
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Gachara v Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause 441 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 13197 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent has proved its case and is entitled to the sum of Kshs 2,318,068.97 as outstanding loan liabilities.
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SGA Security Solutions Limited v Mugenya (Appeal E126 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13214 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant’s dismissal of the Respondent was found to be unfair and wrongful. The Respondent was awarded compensation for unfair termination of employment and one month salary in lieu of notice.
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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Kenya Kazi Services Limited & another (Cause E554 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 13196 (KLR) (22 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The Application by the Intended Interested Party is hereby found to be with merit and is allowed. Moses Agutu Otieno is hereby enjoined in these proceedings as an Interested Party.
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Noor & 6 others v Kenya Airports Authority; Kenya Aviation Workers Union (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E002 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 13261 (KLR) (21 November 2024) (Judgment)
✦ A declaration that the Respondent's administrative actions were illegal due to lack of public participation and an order of certiorari quashing the approval of the Respondent's Proposed Human Resource Manual and Proposed Organization Structure.
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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Vickers Security Services Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 2057 of 2016) [2024] KEELRC 13201 (KLR) (21 November 2024) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the default judgment and consequential decrees, allowing the respondent to file a Memorandum of Response and witness statements within 21 days of the court order.