Kenyan case law
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Kennedy Simiyu Murunga v Laikipia University [2021] KEELRC 837 (KLR)
✦ Claim is time-barred and struck out
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Omusamia v Upperhill Springs Restaurant (Cause 852 of 2017) [2021] KEELRC 3 (KLR) (5 October 2021) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the relationship between the claimant and the respondent was that of employer-employee, making the claimant an employee under the Employment Act, 2007.
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Kingdom Bank Limited v Timothy Mwaniki Kabiru [2021] KEELRC 577 (KLR)
✦ The application is found with merit and the arbitration proceedings are hereby stayed pending the hearing and determination of the suit.
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Edward Githinji & 131 others v Kenya Medical Research Institute & 6 others [2021] KEELRC 673 (KLR)
✦ The case will proceed, and the Claimants have 7 days to file and serve any additional affidavit. The case will be mentioned for fixing a date after the 7 days.
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David Araka v Uchumi Supermarkets Limited [2021] KEELRC 834 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant was on probation for 6 months and the termination was wrongful and unfair.
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Christopher Lebo & 331 others v Kenya Power and Lighting Company [2021] KEELRC 2374 (KLR)
✦ The Court allows the application to amend the statement of claim regarding particulars of fraud, but rejects other amendments as inordinately late and prejudicial.
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Bismarck Ptiyos Nguriakada & 4 others v Deputy County Commissioner, Pokot Central Sub- County - County & 4 others [2021] KEELRC 2370 (KLR)
✦ The Court orders conservatory orders and interim orders to prohibit the 4th Respondent from assuming office and performing duties as Assistant Chief in Chepserun sub-location.
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Edwin Pchumba Loitangiro v Anthony Ptoo Lochap & 2 others [2021] KEELRC 2367 (KLR)
✦ The petition is dismissed without merit
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KMPDU v County Govt of Uasin Gishu [2021] KEELRC 2375 (KLR)
✦ The Court denies the Preliminary Objection and grants leave to amend the petition.
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Joseph K. Koech & another v Jalaram Ltd [2021] KEELRC 2372 (KLR)
✦ The court found the termination unlawful and ordered the respondent to pay the claimants compensation and issue them with a certificate of service.
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Mark Bushuru Angatia v Frodak Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 2371 (KLR)
✦ The application lacks merit and is hereby dismissed with costs.
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Robert Mutai & 135 others v Public Service Board Elgeyo Marakwet & 3 others [2021] KEELRC 2368 (KLR)
✦ The reference is found without merit and is hereby dismissed with costs.
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John Jelix Onyango Adero v Weatherford Services And Rental Limited (Cause 1001 of 2016) [2021] KEELRC 886 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (30 September 2021) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant was found to be an employee of the respondent.
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Dick Kamecherwoa v Highway Secondary School [2021] KEELRC 862 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to gratuity for 13 years and leave for 21 days, but not to leave for 1996-2010 and 2015-2016 overtime, rest days, and public holidays
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Cyrus Kitolo Mwilu v Nakumatt Holdings Limited [2021] KEELRC 858 (KLR)
✦ Termination of employment was unfair due to lack of proof of valid reasons
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Ben Otieno Aketch v Macharia Mwangi & another [2021] KEELRC 853 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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Antonina Chebet v Pure Circle Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 869 (KLR)
✦ Claimant was unfairly and illegally terminated, and awarded compensation and payment of terminal dues
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Moses Waweru v Dignitas [2021] KEELRC 879 (KLR)
✦ The application by the respondent has no merits, and the suit is dismissed with costs.
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Jared Ambani Abaguse v A.A.A. Growers Limited [2021] KEELRC 861 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the contract of employment was terminable by either party giving one month notice or payment of one month salary in lieu of such notice. The court grants the Respondent's relief of a sum of Ksh.23,000 for one month salary in lieu of notice.
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Rashid Wetoto Lukhadu v Nation Media Group Limited [2021] KEELRC 865 (KLR)
✦ The court found the termination of the claimant's employment was unlawful and awarded him compensation including one month's salary in lieu of notice, salary for 23 days worked, 6 months' salary as compensation, unpaid annual leave, and costs.
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Jecinta Nyambura Kamau v Laboratory and Allied Limited [2021] KEELRC 927 (KLR)
✦ Termination was unlawful and unfair, and the claimant is awarded compensation and unpaid overtime.
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Patrick Nyaga v Kenya Forest Service; Public Service Commission (Interested party) [2021] KEELRC 877 (KLR)
✦ The Public Service Commission's decision to reinstate the applicant is upheld. The Board's actions were unlawful and in violation of constitutional and statutory provisions.
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Patrick Kasyoka Nzomo & another v Paul Mopel t/a. California Bar and Butchery [2021] KEELRC 875 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the Claimants were dismissed by the Respondent on 16.2.2015 for refusing to sign the new contract of employment.
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Peter Wabucheri Wanjala v Dimamu Agencies Limited [2021] KEELRC 932 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant was unfairly and unjustly terminated.
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Cosmas Muema Kimina v Crossroads Academy [2021] KEELRC 876 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant is entitled to compensation for unlawful termination of employment.