Kenyan case law

Vipingo Workers Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited v Ziro & 4 others (Appeal E217 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1300 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The judgment in Kilifi CMELRC No. E043 of 2023 is reviewed with specific findings and orders.

Abdulla v Multivista Kenya Limited & another (Petition E125 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1314 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Judgment)

Board of Management Visa Oshwal Primary School v Radiala & 5 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E1280 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1392 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Ruling)

Bandari Wise Logistics Limited v Mwangangi (Appeal E192 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1296 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, the judgment in Mombasa CMELRC No. E379 of 2021 is set aside, and costs of the appeal are awarded to the appellant.

Cheruo & another v Milenium Cinemax Limited (Appeal E252 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1304 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of employment was fair and lawful, and the appellants' claims for notice pay, compensation, and salary arrears are not available.

Henry v Peerless Logisitics Limited (Appeal E029 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1366 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Ruling)

Blue Jay Investments Limited v Maafudh (Appeal E239 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1295 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Judgment)

Ogola v Bamburi Cement PLC (Cause E056 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1294 (KLR) (18 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of employment was unlawful and unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation, payment of damages, and costs.

Sieera Flora Limited v Kenya Plantation and agriculture Workers Union (Cause E078 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1279 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court ordered the Claimant/Respondent to enforce the Return-to-Work Formula dated 9th December 2025 and reinstate the sacked employees within 30 days.

Mutai v Chepkorir & another (Cause E011 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 1290 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the termination was procedurally unfair and procedurally justified.

Mutai v Simba Chai Savings & Credit Co-operative Society Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Claim E024 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1292 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the Respondent did not provide valid reasons to justify the summary dismissal of the Claimant and thus the termination was unfair.

County Government of Machakos v Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union; County Secretary and Head of Public Service County Government of Machakos & 8 others (Contemnor) (Petition E163 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1386 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

Miano & 4 others v Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) & 9 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E006 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 1330 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Bidco Africa Limited v Muthembwa (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E078 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1363 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Mathooko v Machakos University (Cause E946 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 1364 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

Aga Khan Education Services Kenya v Njenga (Appeal E107 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1369 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Ongwenyi v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & 7 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition 51 of 2014) [2026] KEELRC 1372 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

Mulwa v Kalu Works Limited (Miscellaneous Application E235 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1312 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

Cheruiyot v Ketepa Regulated Non WDT Sacco Society Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1280 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that while the Respondent had valid grounds to terminate the Appellant, the dismissal process was flawed due to lack of substantive justification and procedural fairness as required under its Human Resources Policies and Manual.

African Breeders Services Total Cattle Management v Mutai (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1283 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

Seboru v Africa Economic Zone (AEZ) (Cause E913 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1328 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

Teyie v Greensteds International School (Cause E020 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1282 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed to re-open the case and file further list of documents

Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Solio Ranch Limited (Cause E030 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1281 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The grievant was summarily dismissed in accordance with the Employment Act.

Nganga v Mbugua (Appeal E331 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1371 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)

IKM & another v Attorney General & another (Constitutional Petition E208 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1354 (KLR) (15 May 2026) (Judgment)