Kenyan case law

Stephen Wachira Murakaru v Tana & Athi River Development Authority [2018] KEELRC 848 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the dismissal unlawful and unfair, and the Plaintiff is entitled to compensation for loss of salary, pension contribution, and payment in lieu of notice. The counter claim is time barred and dismissed.

Leonard Mbui Opokou v Onesmus Ngunjiri Njenga t/a Rock Air Maintenance [2018] KEELRC 856 (KLR)

✦ Claimant awarded Kshs.30,000 in lieu of notice, Kshs.161,000 arrear salary, Kshs.60,000 in lieu of leave, Kshs.30,000 service gratuity, and Kshs.60,000 compensation.

Mary Wangechi Kingori v Riara Group of Schools Ltd [2018] KEELRC 789 (KLR)

✦ Judgment in favor of the claimant for a declaration of permanent employment, compensation for wrongful termination, and payment of unpaid salary and benefits.

Alfred Masudi Zawadi v Ramboo Colourcane Ltd [2018] KEELRC 837 (KLR)

✦ The claimant is entitled to a declaration that the summary dismissal was arbitrary, unfair, and unlawful.

Ann Gichimo v Kenya Ordinance Factories Corporation [2018] KEELRC 651 (KLR)

✦ The claim is dismissed as res judicata and without merit

Khalicha v Blue Nile East Africa Limited (Cause 1651 of 2014) [2018] KEELRC 2608 (KLR) (26 October 2018) (Ruling)

✦ Application granted, claimant's suit reinstated

Njoroge Serah Wahu & 88 others v Trustees Barclays Bank of Kenya Pension Fund & 4 others [2018] KEELRC 801 (KLR)

✦ The petition is a new suit and is res judicata.

Nathan Nyongesa Lichungu v High Grove Holding Limited [2018] KEELRC 792 (KLR)

✦ The claimant's pleadings are not supported by evidence, and he has not proved continuous service or the exact period of service and salary.

Richard Otieno Omboko v Madina Hospital Limited [2018] KEELRC 821 (KLR)

✦ The termination was unfair due to the lack of notice. The claimant is awarded 6 months' gross salaries and 8 days' pay.

Maurice Wanyonyi Muluma v All Time Security Services Limited [2018] KEELRC 805 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is awarded compensation for one month's salary in lieu of notice, pay in lieu of annual leave, underpayment, and maximum compensation for unfair termination.

Benard Juma Khaemba v Tarpo Industries Limited [2018] KEELRC 811 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the Claimant failed to establish unfair termination of employment and is not entitled to remedies. The Claimant is entitled to a refund of unremitted NSSF deductions.

John Kiarie Ing’angi v Naisula Holdings Limited (Trading as Naisula School) [2018] KEELRC 855 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the termination unfair in substance and procedure, and awards the claimant 12 months' salaries in compensation and Kshs. 73,500 for accrued annual leave.

Clay Odari & 2 others v Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union & 8 others [2018] KEELRC 816 (KLR)

✦ The Court rejects the Claimants' application and allows the Respondents' application to dismiss the entire Claim.

Kenya Shoe & Leather Workers Union v Bata Shoe Company (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 820 (KLR)

✦ The court's previous judgment directs the Respondent to convert all unionisable employees on fixed term contracts to permanent and pensionable terms.

Patrick Omutia v Telcom Kenya Limited [2018] KEELRC 804 (KLR)

✦ The judgment is amended to correct the special damages amount and clarify the interest calculation.

Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union v Panari Hotel & 12 others [2018] KEELRC 867 (KLR)

✦ The court found the hotels' actions unlawful and unreasonable, and ordered them to stop charging VAT on employees' service charges.

Josephat Oluwaho Otundo v Worlwide Movers Kenya Limited [2018] KEELRC 832 (KLR)

Mbogho v National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation (Cause 878 of 2013) [2018] KEELRC 2604 (KLR) (26 October 2018) (Judgment)

✦ The summary dismissal was unlawful and unfair.

Ayalew Teshome Lemma v World Vision International [2018] KEELRC 842 (KLR)

✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit due to the time-barred nature of the claim.

Beatrice Ochieng v Palacina Interios Limited [2018] KEELRC 786 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the claimant was terminated from employment on account of redundancy and awards her a declaration, compensation, and severance pay.

Judith Akinyi Achar v Rift Valley Railways Limited [2018] KEELRC 785 (KLR)

✦ The respondent had a valid reason for terminating the claimant's employment. The claimant is not entitled to gross salary for the remaining years of her contract. The respondent failed to comply with the court's directions to file final submissions.

Banking, Insurance & Finance Union (Kenya) v Maisha Bora Sacco Society Ltd [2018] KEELRC 809 (KLR)

✦ The termination of employment was procedurally unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation and specific reliefs.

Richard Kimathi v Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited [2018] KEELRC 830 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the Claimant was a commission agent but not an employee of the Respondent, and dismisses the claim for unlawful dismissal.

Churchill Ongalo v Kenya Kazi Security Services Limited [2018] KEELRC 844 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the Respondent's declaration of redundancy lawful and fair, dismissing the suit.

Jackson Birya Kalu v Apex Steel Limited [2018] KEELRC 840 (KLR)

✦ The claimant deserted work from 16.7.2012 without prior notice to the employer.