Kenyan case law
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Pamba v Kenya Hospital Association t/a Nairobi Hospital & another (Cause E614 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 3166 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court granted a stay of execution pending appeal with conditions.
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Modern Mail Limited v Masinde (Appeal E028 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3171 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found termination of employment unfair due to the hurried process and lack of procedural fairness.
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Mwangi v Garissa & another (Cause 176 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 3279 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The amendment is not allowed as it introduces a new cause of action and is belated.
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National Gender & Equality Commission v Director of Occupational Safety & Health Services & another (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E020 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 3213 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Appellant's insurer's medical examination was invalid due to lack of Director's approval and that the WIEC's report was supported by documents.
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Katumbi (Acting in Person and on Behalf of All other Decree Holders) v Athi River Marble and Granite Limited & another; Nextgen Auctioneers (Interested Party) (Cause 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025 & 1026 of 2018 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 3158 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is hereby dismissed with no orders on costs.
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Kenya Concrete, Structural, Ceramic, Tiles, Woodplys and Interior Design Workers Union v Abyssinia Iron & Steel Limited & another (Cause E023 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3211 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the 1st Respondent became the employer of the Grievants after the contract with the 2nd Respondent expired, and the Claimant has locus standi to represent the Grievants.
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China Railways Seventh Group Ltd v Wanguru (Appeal E031 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3210 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the trial court erred in finding that the Respondent's termination was procedurally unfair and unlawful, and in awarding the Respondent his reliefs.
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Sisibo Tea Factory Limited v Kimaiyo (Appeal E002 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 3212 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial magistrate's ruling that the Respondent's suit was properly before the subordinate court.
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Teachers Service Commission v Shihemi (Appeal E018 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3180 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The judgment of the lower court is partially upheld and partially set aside, with the respondent being declared unfairly and unlawfully terminated, paid compensation, and awarded one month's salary in lieu of notice.
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Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission v Topila (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E201 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3245 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the stay of proceedings in MCELRC/E1512/2025, finding the lower court's order extending the time limit was without jurisdiction.
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Transglobal Cargo Center Ltd t/a Africa Flights Services v Njeru (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E333 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3209 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the trial court erred in finding that the termination was procedurally unfair and unlawful. The court also found that the trial court erred in awarding the Respondent notice pay, unpaid leave, and 2 months compensation for unlawful termination.
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Maji Mazuri Flowers v Bunge La Wenyenchi Forum & 2 others; Agricultural Employers Association & another (Interested Parties) (Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3207 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the Respondents' actions legitimate and denied the Applicant's requests for interim injunctions.
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Mwangi v Chief Finance Officer, County Government of Kisii & another (Judicial Review E010 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3150 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the respondents in contempt of court and orders their arrest and committal to civil jail.
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Muthuvi v National Police Service Commission & another (Petition E029 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3175 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petitioner is not entitled to retire at 65 years of age based on the Persons with Disability Act as the retirement age is a term and condition subject to the NPSC regulation and procedure.
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Adero v University of Nairobi (Cause E667 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3154 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that apart from the head of claim for unlawful deduction of salary, the Claimant did not prove his case, rendering the Cause without merit.
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Kenya Institute of Management v Wakhanu (Appeal E031 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3172 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the respondent's claim for part-time teaching arrears was not statute barred and awarded Kshs.1,082,275.
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Kel Chemicals Limited v Muganda (Appeal E188 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3183 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination was on account of redundancy due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and that Muganda was not a permanent employee. The court upheld the award of terminal dues and 12 months' pay as compensation for unfair termination.
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Ngala v Kenya Kazi Services Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E664 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 3161 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Summary dismissal was lawful and fair
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Gyto Success Company Limited v Ongar (Appeal E152 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3178 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is found with merit and is allowed
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Sana Industries Limited v Obiera (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E231 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3203 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the stay of execution and stay of proceedings in the trial court pending appeal.
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Sana Industries Limited v Wamaitha (Appeal E132 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3194 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is partially successful, and the judgment and decree of the Hon. D. Orago (SRM) is set aside. Compensation for unfair termination is Kshs. 147,400, salary in lieu of notice is Kshs. 14,740, service pay is Kshs. 36,850, and leave in lieu is Kshs. 22,110.
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Jambo Grill Limited v Mugo (Appeal E015 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3191 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs.
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Wenani v Comply Industries Limited (Cause 745 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 3169 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Respondent terminated the employment of the Claimant without notice, hearing, or just cause, in violation of the Employment Act, 2007.
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Murisho t/a Laibon Hotel v Kiluta (Appeal E177 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3249 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is held as merited. The judgment of Hon. Koech delivered on the 24th May 2024 is set aside.
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Kaudo v Speaker, County Assembly of Homa Bay & another; Nyangi & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Petition 27 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 3176 (KLR) (13 November 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant’s Notice of Motion is allowed to amend the petition in the manner proposed