Kenyan case law
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Rose Matunda v Hi-Tech Opticians [2021] KEELRC 604 (KLR)
✦ Claimant was contractively, unfairly, and unlawfully dismissed. Awarded 10 months' salary as compensation, 1 month's notice pay, underpayment, public holidays pay, NSSF and NHIF reimbursement, and a certificate of service.
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Andrew Mwangi Wachira v Egerton University, Currently Laikipia University [2021] KEELRC 601 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination of the claimant's employment was not in bad faith and does not merit reinstatement or absorption in regular employment conditions. The claimant is ordered to be paid underpayments.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Munyuli Luseka v Brand Kenya Board; Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry,Trade and Cooperatives (Interested Party) [2021] KEELRC 606 (KLR)
✦ Termination of Petitioner's contract was unfair and declared so
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Justus Munyao Mulei v Comet Plastics Limited [2021] KEELRC 564 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the dismissal was unfair and unlawful, and awarded compensatory damages, notice pay, service pay, accrued leave, and unpaid housing allowance.
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Monica Jepkorir Kipketer v Teachers Service Commision [2021] KEELRC 2378 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the dismissal unfair and ordered compensation and reinstatement.
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Albert Bernard Simba v K-Rep Bank Limited [2021] KEELRC 561 (KLR)
✦ The court found in favor of the Claimant on both issues.
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Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions & Hospital Workers v University Council of Technical University of Mombasa [2021] KEELRC 610 (KLR)
✦ The notice of preliminary objection is dismissed with costs in the cause
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Jane Nduta Muchendu v Eastern Deanery Aids Relief Programme [2021] KEELRC 607 (KLR)
✦ The claimant was not terminated from employment; she proceeded on unpaid leave as agreed upon by both parties.
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Michael Justine Nkaduda v County Assembly of Tana River & 4 others [2021] KEELRC 603 (KLR)
✦ The Court determined the application and issued a conservatory order restraining the respondents from implementing the impeachment decision.
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Darius Kiseu Mwamburi v Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd [2021] KEELRC 611 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the termination of the Claimant's employment was procedurally fair but substantively unfair.
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Dock Workers Union (K) v Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited & another [2021] KEELRC 619 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the termination of service was unlawful and ordered the reinstatement of the grievants.
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Jeremiah Kiilu Kali v Leopard Beach Resort & Spa [2021] KEELRC 614 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the claimant is entitled to the claimed unpaid terminal dues and a certificate of service.
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Arnold Muoki v Local Productions Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 596 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the claimant breached the company's policies on conflict of interest and moonlighting.
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Joseph Kipng’eno Belyon v Kenya Pipeline Company Limited [2021] KEELRC 609 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's retirement age was lawfully extended to 65 years by the letter dated 13 March 2019. The claimant met the requirements for the extension. The respondent should be restrained from evicting the claimant from the staff house pending trial.
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Rose Koru Gichunge v Two Families Limited [2021] KEELRC 618 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent had a valid and fair reason to terminate the Claimant due to her consistent late coming to work.
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Sabina Gathoni Wambui & another v Alios Finance Kenya Ltd [2021] KEELRC 568 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent is in breach of the Employment Act and the law by failing to provide the deceased with reasonable housing accommodation or to pay the deceased such sufficient sum, as rent, as would have enabled the deceased to obtain reasonable accommodation.
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Dismas Maende Osiche v Dambusters (Dambusters Bar and Restaurant) Limited [2021] KEELRC 599 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the Claimant's employment was terminated summarily and that the termination was not fair.
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Republic v Principal Secretary, State Department, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government Ex parte Applicant Geoffrey Rono [2021] KEELRC 636 (KLR)
✦ This court has jurisdiction over this application, the same having emanated from a Judgment of this court and this court having jurisdiction to handle matters related to employment and Labor Relations as provided for under Article 162 (2) of the Constitution and Section 12 of the Employment and Labour Relations Act
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Elija Muthuri v Nanak Trucking Company Limited [2021] KEELRC 620 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the termination of the claimant's employment was lawful and fair, and he is not entitled to 12 months' salary as compensation.
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Moses Njuki Ngethe v Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government & 2 others [2021] KEELRC 627 (KLR)
✦ The proceedings in the lower court amounted to a mistrial and the case is remitted for re-hearing before another magistrate.
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Amondi and Co. Advocates v County Government of Kisumu [2021] KEELRC 597 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the applicant is entitled to have the certificate of costs adopted as a judgment and decree of the court and interest on costs.
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Amir Swaleh Omar v Mackenzie Maritime [EA] Limited [2021] KEELRC 550 (KLR)
✦ The suit should go for trial; and the application for judgment for the amount claimed is dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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Patrick Muthami Kyalo v Redlands Roses Limited [2021] KEELRC 549 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant is awarded ksh.424,333 with interest, and the Respondent is ordered to issue a Certificate of Service to the Claimant within 30 days.