Kenyan case law

University of Nairobi v Okowa (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E439 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1276 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Kibera v Kariuki & 2 others (Sued respectively on behalf of and in their capacity as Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer of Ruiru Catholic Church Members Development Fund) (Cause 1424 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 1269 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers v Load Trailers (E.A) Limited (Cause 1340 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 1333 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Shipwondo v Deputy County Commissioner & 3 others (Petition E005 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1298 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Ulo v Nash Financial Services Limited (Cause E772 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 1274 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Koech v Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd (Cause E065 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1272 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The suit is not statute-barred, and the Claimant's summary dismissal was wrongful and unlawful.

Bungei & 13 others v County Government of Uasin County & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E082 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1324 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Odoyo v Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU); Registrar of Trade Unions (Interested Party); Mulwa & another (Applicant) (Petition E013 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1322 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

Barasa , ‘ndc’ (K) v Director of Public Prosecutions & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E033 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 1270 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application to set aside the conservatory orders and to resume the recruitment process, as the Petitioner had a remedy to prosecute the petition on merit if dissatisfied with the interview outcome.

Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Kenya Marine Contractors (EPZ) Limited; Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (Objector); Kingo'ori t/a Bemac Auctioneers (Auctioneer) (Cause E047 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 1273 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application for police escort orders is allowed, and the respondent is ordered to provide police escort and costs.

Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospital Workers v BOM – St. Marys Misssion Hospital Mumias (Cause E037 & E040 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 1297 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds the claims incompetent and without merit, and the Respondent has no legal capacity to be sued in the name herein.

Korir v Director of Occupational Safety and Health Service (Nairobi Headquarters) & 2 others (Petition E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1308 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Petition dismissed for want of merits

Nyandera v H Young & Company (East Africa) Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E070 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1287 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Appellant did not sign the discharge voucher, and the discharge voucher did not operate as a bar to the Appellant's claims.

Kering Associates Engineers Limited v Jesscah (Appeal E166 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1278 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed. The findings or decisions of the trial court in Milimani Cause No. E855 of 2021 are set aside.

Fossil Fuel Limited v Oichoe (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E016 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1323 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Ominde v Western Steel Mills & another (Cause E014 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1335 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Andabwa v Arichem Ltd & another (Cause E777 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 1271 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds the Claimant was subjected to a hostile work environment orchestrated by the Respondent and awards her damages and compensation.

Murai v Nash Financial Services Limited (Cause E063 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1275 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds and holds that an employment relationship subsisted between the parties beyond 30th May 2022. The termination was procedurally fair.

Mandeep Enterprises Limited v Bulimo (Appeal E013 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1286 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court allowed the appeal and set aside the judgment of the trial court.

Muuo v Market Car Hire Service Station Ltd (Appeal E214 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1288 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Appellant’s termination was found to be unfair, unlawful, and wrongful.

Matseshe v Fast Security Services Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E216 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1289 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's judgment is upheld.

Three Dee Enterprises Limited v Muhindi (Appeal E126 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1285 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

Owino v National Police Service Commission & 3 others (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E255 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1266 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the ruling of the trial court is set aside. The suit in the trial court is reinstated for hearing and determination on the merits.

Mugambi v Arichem Limited (Cause E778 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 1268 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Claimant was unfairly and unlawfully terminated

Vincent & 6 others v County Government of Nyamira & 3 others (Miscellaneous Application E007 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 1262 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The motion before the Court was a poor effort and the Applicants seek to quantify a decision that had no indication of figures. The Court dismisses the judicial review application with no order as to costs.