Kenyan case law

Mburu v Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority; Public Service Commission & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E187 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2680 (KLR) (30 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed as the petitioner failed to establish contravention or threatened contravention of rights and fundamental freedoms. The respondent is not culpable and liable.

Muigai v Equity Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E160 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2684 (KLR) (30 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was not unfair, and the reasons for termination were valid and fair.

Republic v Kenya Pipeline & Lighting Company Limited; Kaluli (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E022 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2699 (KLR) (30 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The proceedings are hereby dismissed and each party to bear own costs of the proceedings.

Mbuthia v Raa Limited (Petition 225 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2681 (KLR) (30 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ Petition dismissed

Wainanina t/a Seventy-Seven Auctioneers v SBI International Holdings AG Kenya (Miscellaneous Cause E045 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2663 (KLR) (29 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is dismissed, and the preliminary objection by the Respondent is allowed with costs.

Mboga (Deceased) v Kenya Forest Service; Nyamwea Mamboleo Advocates (Interested Party) (Cause 2 of 2014) [2024] KEELRC 2677 (KLR) (29 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Respondent/Applicant can be represented by the Attorney General and the Hon. Attorney General will be permitted to appear for the Respondent/Applicant in this matter.

Asava v Fashion Forthe Kenya Limited (Cause 741 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 2613 (KLR) (28 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the termination procedurally and substantively unfair, and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant severance pay, notice pay, and damages.

Adino & another v Mlongo (Miscellaneous Cause E092 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2657 (KLR) (28 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Court deferred the ruling due to the Respondent's lack of resistance and ordered the parties to file submissions.

Kenya Union of Sugar Plantation & Allied Workers v Kibos Sugar Allied Industries Limited (Cause 23 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 2678 (KLR) (28 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Respondent is to settle the amount of Kshs. 337,778/- together with the Court collection charges of Kshs. 3,500/- within 14 days of the judgment. If not settled, the Claimants are at liberty to commence execution of the court decree.

Ndwiga v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health & another (Constitutional Petition E137 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2628 (KLR) (28 October 2024) (Judgment)

Ndwiga v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health & another (Constitutional Petition 137 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2703 (KLR) (28 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ Interns were employees and the withholding of their salaries violated their constitutional rights

Del Monte Kenya Limited v Kyengo (Appeal E007 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2603 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the trial court erred in awarding service pay and unpaid leave, but upheld the award of one month's salary arrears.

Maseki v Global Apparels Kenya EPZ (Miscellaneous Application E141 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2626 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court transfers the suit from Milimani to Mavoko Law Courts.

Boke v Neatworld Services (Cause E984 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2632 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that the Respondent did not provide specific targets and performance metrics, thus the termination was unfair.

Mbom v Global Apparels Kenya EPZ (Miscellaneous Application E142 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2627 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The suit is transferred to Mavoko Law Courts as it is more appropriate and in the best interest of justice.

Menon v Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club (Cause E041 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2609 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Claimant's Application dated 5th March 2024 is hereby allowed with an order setting aside the consent orders recorded on 5th December 2023 in entirety.

Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospitals Workers v Utithi Secondary School (Cause E288 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2610 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the suit is time-barred and lacks jurisdiction due to the three-year limitation period stipulated in Section 90 of the Employment Act, 2007.

Nyongesa v Rwandair Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E966 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2697 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the termination was unlawful and that the Respondent did not follow the process in declaring the Claimant’s job redundant.

University of Nairobi v Mayaka (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E167 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2715 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the issue of payment of gratuity to the respondent is correct as ruled by the trial court and will not interfere with the award of the trial court.

Ado & another v Mandera Water & Sewerage Company Limited & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E150 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2590 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Applicants' application is found premature, unmerited, and is hereby dismissed with no orders as to costs.

Muchiri v African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 663 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 2696 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The application is allowed and the court vacates, reviews, and/or sets aside the orders made on 16th June 2023. The suit is given a mention date for purposes of pre-trial conference, and costs abate in the main suit.

Kisa & another v National Police Service Commission & 3 others (Cause E931 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2611 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed

Kieti v Ikons Hotel Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E068 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2712 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the respondent terminated the claimant's employment unfairly and unprocedurally by failing to communicate their decision.

Shivogo v Stevenson (Cause 1495 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 2620 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds the Respondent/Applicant not truthful in asserting lack of service and concludes they were not indolent.

Shamala v Starehe Boys’ Centre & School (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E426 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2713 (KLR) (25 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds the respondent did not terminate the claimant fairly and procedurally, and awards damages for unlawful termination.