Kenyan case law

DcAniel Jackson Lusaka v Smoothtel and Data Solutions Limit [2021] KEELRC 548 (KLR)

✦ The Claimant is entitled to Kshs.120,000 for September 2012 salary and interest, and the Respondent is ordered to pay the amount with costs.

Kenya Petroleum and Oil Workers Union v Desnol Investment Limited & another & another [2021] KEELRC 578 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed as unmerited, frivolous, and an abuse of the process of the court.

Nicholas Mwangangi Wambua v Samax Limited [2021] KEELRC 335 (KLR)

✦ The court held that the employment relationship was permanent and not casual, and that the claimant was entitled to the reliefs sought.

Said Juma Bamvua v Ready Consultancy Company Limited [2021] KEELRC 529 (KLR)

✦ The suit is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution.

Kenya Union of Entertainment & Music Industry Employees v Multi Media University of Kenya [2021] KEELRC 588 (KLR)

✦ The Respondent's Vice Chancellor must appear in court to show cause why he should not be committed to civil jail for contempt of court and the Respondent must pay the Claimant's costs.

Meshack Odhiambo Yala v Nanchang Foreign Engineering Company Ltd [2021] KEELRC 537 (KLR)

✦ The court deferred the notice to show cause and referred the case to the Deputy Registrar for a hearing date.

Clement Bulale Etale v Registrar of Trade Union; Zablon Awange Oliech the Executive Secretary Kuppet Kisumu County (Interested Party) [2021] KEELRC 581 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed as the nominations subject of the application took place on the 11th of September, 2021, overtaking the applicant's prayers.

Nicholas K. Cheruiyot v Kenya Midland Sacco Limited [2021] KEELRC 571 (KLR)

✦ The suit should be reinstated and the order for transfer should be granted.

Danstone Bedi v Kenya National Private Security Workers Union [2021] KEELRC 586 (KLR)

Peter Kimeu Ngui v Catholic Relief Services [2021] KEELRC 539 (KLR)

✦ The court held that the claimant retired on February 28, 2006 and was paid all his severance pay. He is not entitled to additional severance pay or other damages.

Kenya Local Government Workers Union v Kangundo Town Council (Cause 71 of 2009) [2021] KEELRC 521 (KLR) (4 November 2021) (Ruling)

✦ Application is dismissed due to laches and the court will not rouse the Respondent from their well-deserved slumber.

Robert Gatobu Kimonye v Bank of Africa Limited [2021] KEELRC 582 (KLR)

✦ The suit is statute barred as the cause of action accrued on December 15, 2015, when the Respondent accepted the Claimant's resignation.

Joseph Wanuma Hethinja & 4 others v County Secretary, County Government of Nyandarua & 2 others [2021] KEELRC 533 (KLR)

✦ The court orders the Respondents to pay the Claimants' salary arrears for September and October 2021 and to continue paying such monthly salaries pending the hearing and determination of the application.

Stephen Wanga Mugoni v Rama Homes Limited t/a Rama Group of Companies & another [2021] KEELRC 370 (KLR)

✦ The 1st Respondent's notice of motion is dismissed with costs to the Claimant.

Julius Malusi Musyoka v Ready Consultancy Company Limited [2021] KEELRC 536 (KLR)

✦ The suit is hereby dismissed for want of prosecution.

Peter Njau Kangethe v Bic East Africa Limited [2021] KEELRC 329 (KLR)

✦ The Court upholds the objection to the documents and strikes them from the Court records, expunging them from the record.

Anderson Ng’ang’a Maina & 2 others v National Cereals and Produce Board [2021] KEELRC 497 (KLR)

✦ Suit struck out with costs

Variety Flooring Works Limited v Matheka (Appeal 22 of 2016) [2021] KEELRC 2418 (KLR) (3 November 2021) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is upheld, and the suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Peter Mutua Muindi v Ansaldi Roberto [2021] KEELRC 585 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the respondent was not properly served with summons and the proceedings lacked a proper foundation.

Julie Akinyi Oloo v Red Hot Branding Limited [2021] KEELRC 514 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is entitled to salary for January and February 2017, salary for 17 days worked in March 2017, notice pay of one month, costs of the suit, and interest on the sums.

Ongwae v Ming Tribe International Group Limited (Cause 470 of 2018) [2021] KEELRC 511 (KLR) (3 November 2021) (Ruling)

✦ The motion for the release of funds is granted as the Respondent's appeal was deemed abandoned due to the failure to lodge an appeal within 60 days.

Albert Bernard Simba v K-Rep Bank Limited [2021] KEELRC 561 (KLR)

✦ The court found in favor of the Claimant on both issues.

Omondi v Wahome & 3 others (Petition E084 of 2021) [2021] KEELRC 507 (KLR) (2 November 2021) (Ruling)

✦ The Petitioner's petition is dismissed with costs, and the case will be mentioned before the Principal Judge for directions on the remaining question.

Kenya Hotel and Allied Workers’ Union v Karen Blixen Camp Limited [2021] KEELRC 594 (KLR)

✦ The Court found that there was a recognition agreement between the Claimant and the Respondent. The termination of the grievants was found to be unfair and unlawful.

Joseph Mwangi Irungu v Afric Eco Solutions Limited [2021] KEELRC 602 (KLR)

✦ The claimant was terminated unfairly without a hearing or valid reason, and was underpaid. The court awards compensation for unfair dismissal, underpayment, and lack of leave entitlement.