Kenyan case law
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Generation Electric Allied Limited [2019] KEELRC 664 (KLR)
✦ Claimant union wins, Grievant entitled to underpayment, maximum compensation for unlawful dismissal, interest, and costs.
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Mercella Muringi Kariuki & 13 others v Kiru Farmers Co-operative Society Limited & another [2019] KEELRC 408 (KLR)
✦ The 1st Respondent is ordered to make payments to the Claimants as per the conciliation report, totaling Kshs. 15,675,676.25 for the 20 members of the 2nd Respondent and all former employees of the 1st Respondent.
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Bernard Mwaura Mbuthia v Nyahururu Water & Sanitation Company Limited; County Government of Laikipia (Interested Party) [2019] KEELRC 613 (KLR)
✦ Compulsory leave is interim and should be addressed instantly without loss of work benefits.
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Bakery, Confectionery, Food Manufacturing and Allied Workers Union (K) v J.K. Bake Limited [2019] KEELRC 623 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the respondent violated Section 48(3) of the Labour Relations Act 2007 by refusing to deduct and remit union dues. The court also finds the respondent engaged in unfair labour practices.
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Dorcas Ndanu David v Joseph Ngige Kangethe [2019] KEELRC 617 (KLR)
✦ Judgment is entered for the claimant for underpayments, overtime pay, total leave pay, January 2016 pay, and February 2016 pay.
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Nelson Okumu Oduor v Mwaki Sacco [2019] KEELRC 611 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the claimant's evidence credible and orders compensation and notice pay for the claimant.
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Kenya County Government Workers Union v Othaya Mukuruweini Water Services Company Limited t/a Omwasco [2019] KEELRC 350 (KLR)
✦ The court issued an injunction restraining the respondent from terminating the employment of the union's members and from employing replacement labor pending the hearing and determination of the petition.
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Lydia Sarango Momanyi v Maridadi Flowers Limited [2019] KEELRC 378 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's termination was fair and procedurally correct. No compensation is due.
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Johnson Githinji Kamau v Maridadi Flowers Limited [2019] KEELRC 365 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's termination was lawful and justified, and he is not entitled to compensation, gratuity, or severance pay.
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Peter Wangai v Egerton University [2019] KEELRC 361 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no matter for the disturbance of the court's discretion in awarding costs and dismisses Wangai's application.
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Patrick Nyongesa Makokha v Teachers Service Commission & Eldoret Polytechnic [2019] KEELRC 619 (KLR)
✦ The claims are dismissed, except for the issuance of a Certificate of Service.
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John Mchongo v Kenya National Examinations Council [2019] KEELRC 578 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the summary dismissal unfair and unjustified, and awards the Claimant 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, 6 months' salary as compensation for unfair dismissal, and costs of the suit.
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Lucy Wanjiru Kariuki v County Assembly of Nakuru & 2 others; County Government of Nakuru (Interested Party) [2019] KEELRC 370 (KLR)
✦ The County Government of Nakuru is enjoined as an interested party in the petition.
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Jane Ndegi Mugambi v County Assembly of Embu & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 616 (KLR)
✦ The court denied the Claimant's request for an interlocutory injunction to stay the Sectoral Committee's report, finding that the Claimant had not shown irreparable harm that could not be compensated by an award of damages.
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Carolyne Lagat Cheptumo v Jamii Bora Bank Limited [2019] KEELRC 434 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unfair and unjustified, and the Claimant is awarded 2 months' salary in lieu of notice, 12 months' salary as compensation, and prorata leave.
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Michael Kiprono Langat v Jamii Bora Bank Limited [2019] KEELRC 379 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimant resigned willfully and the claim for salary for September and November 2015 cannot be merited. The only remedy is the leave for the year prorated.
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Obadiah Kebabe Gisore v Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd [2019] KEELRC 652 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant's dismissal was lawful and fair, and his claims for compensation for wrongful dismissal, notice pay, and salary for the unexpired contract term are dismissed.
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Paul Kamau Kiragu v Action for Children in Conflict & another [2019] KEELRC 644 (KLR)
✦ Dismiss the suit and order each party to bear their own costs
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Mary Njeri Gikonyo v Orient Sacco Society Limited [2019] KEELRC 673 (KLR)
✦ The court ordered the setting aside of the judgments delivered by the court in the 3 cases.
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Ogembo Tea Factory Company Limited v Joseph Maina Ogeri [2019] KEELRC 529 (KLR)
✦ The suit was time barred and the plaint was struck out
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Cheatit Moses Chemben & 92 others v Kenya Revenue Authority [2019] KEELRC 339 (KLR)
✦ The Court exercises its discretion and allows the application, reinstating the application dismissed for hearing as prayed.
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Peter Kige Oluoch v Meshack Otieno Aida [2019] KEELRC 635 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to compensation in the sum of Kshs. 66,552, including three months salary, underpayments, and leave in lieu.
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Julius Amon Mwanda v County Government of Kilifi (Civil Case 62 of 2017) [2019] KEELRC 630 (KLR) (14 October 2019) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to award the Claimant any costs or interest.
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Alfred Msindah Ngowa v Malindi Golf and Country Club [2019] KEELRC 628 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the dismissal to be wrongful and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant various sums and damages.
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Raphael O. Kamemba v Chemelil Sugar Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 575 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to payment of gratuity in the sum of Kshs. 1,502,491 with interest and costs.