Kenyan case law
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Daniel Kyura Kiragu v Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel & another [2020] KEELRC 80 (KLR)
✦ The Respondent's application is disallowed with costs in the cause
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Mwendo Katiku v David Koine t/a City Watch Guards Service [2020] KEELRC 4 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the respondent failed to discharge its obligations under the law, leading to unfair termination of employment. The claimant is awarded compensation, notice pay, underpayments, leave pay, and overtime pay.
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Anyango v Kenyatta International Conference Center (Cause 820 of 2018) [2020] KEELRC 24 (KLR) (17 December 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay was granted.
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Amos William Omollo v County Government of Kisumu & 3 others [2020] KEELRC 104 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the applicant lacked legitimate cause to cite the respondents for contempt of court.
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Nicholas Barno v Kenya Ordinance Factories Corporation [2020] KEELRC 98 (KLR)
✦ Application dismissed, suit set down for hearing within 30 days
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Murigi Kamande v Nelson Andayi Havi & another; Mercy Kalondu Wambua (Interested Party) [2020] KEELRC 81 (KLR)
✦ The Court determined that the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has two law firms representing it in the petition and should decide which law firm should represent the LSK before any other application can be heard.
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Ernest Moturi Ogwora v National Cereals and Produce Board [2020] KEELRC 9 (KLR)
✦ Petitioner's reinstatement is not exceptional and cannot be granted as an interim order
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Paul Jura Opapa v Kenya Ordinance Factories Corporation [2020] KEELRC 89 (KLR)
✦ The application lacks merit and is dismissed with no order as to costs
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James Philip Sudhe v Bridge International Academies Limited [2020] KEELRC 95 (KLR)
✦ The summary dismissal was unfair due to the lack of procedural fairness.
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Jared Omondi Ober & another v County Government of Homabay [2020] KEELRC 99 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the named persons guilty of contempt of court and commits them to civil jail for three months.
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Mohamed Iddi Juma v Kenya Ports Authority [2020] KEELRC 90 (KLR)
✦ The claim is struck out due to being filed out of time and the Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain it.
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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Wellsfargo Limited [2020] KEELRC 17 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs. The CBA was properly negotiated and registered, and the respondent is not required to follow the applicant's formula for calculating overtime.
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Nyawiri v Judicial Service Commission & another (Petition 58 of 2020) [2020] KEELRC 13 (KLR) (16 December 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The suspension was unlawful and the remedies sought are granted.
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Kenya Aviation Workers Union v AGS Worldwide Movers Limited [2020] KEELRC 75 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the Kenya Aviation Workers Union in the wrong place and prevents it from representing the Respondent's industry. The suit is struck out for lack of a cause of action.
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Sammy Osundu Likaroni – Interested Party (On Behalf of Senior Court Assistants – JSG.7) Formerly (Senior Clerical Officers) and all other affected Judicial Staff v Judicial Service Commission & 3 others [2020] KEELRC 18 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the petitioner has special standing with the court to attend and urge the matters set out in the petition under Article 258 of the Constitution, as he contends that there is a threat to the violation of the Constitution and that the Constitution has been violated by the respondents.
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Mike Sonko Mbuvi Gidion Kioko v Clerk Nairobi City County Assembly & 5 others [2020] KEELRC 113 (KLR)
✦ The court declines to grant conservatory orders and finds that the petition as it stands does not directly deal with the events that occurred at the county assembly.
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Agoko Otieno Apodo v Aegis [Kenya] Limited t/a Leopard Beach Resort & Spa [2020] KEELRC 128 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds termination unfair and orders compensation for wrongful termination, terminal benefits, and service charges.
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Rumba Mnyika Nguta v Southern Hills Development Agency Limited t/a Radio Kaya [2020] KEELRC 85 (KLR)
✦ Termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation, notice, underpayment, and annual leave.
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Denis Wamalwa Sifuna v African Line Terminal & Logistics Ltd [2020] KEELRC 120 (KLR)
✦ The Court orders the Respondent to refund deductions made on the Claimant's salary, and to seek assistance from the County Labour Officer to determine the exact amount.
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Oliver Mutuku Ndunda & 5 others v Habo Group of Companies [2020] KEELRC 118 (KLR)
✦ Termination was unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the Claimants.
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Said Dingo Nyondo v Kwale Water & Sewerage Co Ltd [2020] KEELRC 116 (KLR)
✦ Termination was unfair, and the Respondent must pay compensation for unfair termination equivalent to 7 months' salary, 3 months' salary in lieu of notice, withheld salary, and annual leave pay.
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Cyrus Wanyeri Kanyi & 101 others v Kenya Commercial Bank & another [2020] KEELRC 36 (KLR)
✦ The Petition is struck out and the Respondents are ordered to bear their own costs.
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Republic v Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission Ex Parte Alividza Akatsa Georgianna & 3 others [2020] KEELRC 1220 (KLR)
✦ An order of mandamus is issued compelling the Respondent to comply with the decision of the Honourable Court in Cause No. 1503 of 2013 within the next 14 days
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Samuel Mutuku Mutunga v Steel Makers Limited; Joseph Kahoro Mundia t/a Upstate Kenya Auctioneers (Auctioneer) (Cause 257 of 2015) [2020] KEELRC 1930 (KLR) (15 December 2020) (Ruling)
✦ Application found with merit, stay of execution granted, process quashed, and fresh execution process ordered
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Banking Insurance and Finance Union v SMEP Microfinance Bank Limited [2020] KEELRC 19 (KLR)
✦ The respondent is found not in contempt of court