Kenyan case law

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

Shipwondo v Deputy County Commissioner & 3 others (Petition E005 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1298 (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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Bhachu Industries Limited v Mutua (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E352 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 1284 (KLR) (14 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, the Appellant’s 100% liability is set aside, and the general damages awarded are reduced.

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.

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

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.

Kimani v Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (Employment and Labour Relations Miscellaneous E239 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1265 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court adopts the DOSHS award and orders the Respondent to pay the Applicant the sum of Kshs. 17,048,684.00 and interest.

Republic v Nyamira County Assembly & another; Ogori (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review E003 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 1260 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Ex-parte Applicant is entitled to the orders sought.

Mbugua v Unga Limited (Petition E193 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1267 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court declared the investigation report null and void, quashed the notice to show cause and suspension letter, and restrained the Respondent from subjecting the Petitioner to disciplinary proceedings on illegally obtained evidence.

Teachers Service Commission v Okoth (Appeal E003 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 1263 (KLR) (13 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court granted the stay pending appeal on condition that the TSC reinstates Okoth to the Register of Teachers and places him on payroll within 21 days.

Manoti v Kisii County Government (Cause E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1233 (KLR) (12 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The claim for Kshs. 140,112/- is dismissed as unsupported by evidence, and the suit is marked closed with no order as to costs.

Mwachikobe v Brookside Dairy (T) Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Miscellaneous E483 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1264 (KLR) (12 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the respondent is not liable for the Tanzanian judgment and was not a party to the original judgment.

Universities Academic Staff Union v Kisii University (Case E020 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1234 (KLR) (12 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Court grants the Claimant a period of 21 days to provide a report from the Directorate of Personnel Management or the relevant Ministry regarding the Circular's provenance.

Waweru v Zana Africa Group Limited & another (Cause E371 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 1261 (KLR) (12 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court allowed the application for stay of execution and stay of proceedings pending appeal, subject to the decretal sum being deposited in a joint interest earning account within 30 days.

Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) v Kenya Airways Public Limited Company (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E055 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 1247 (KLR) (12 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the Respondent did not have the power to unilaterally discontinue contributions to the Provident Fund and that the Petitioner's constitutional rights were violated.

Bulimu & 4 others v Friends Church (Quakers) Nairobi Yearly Meeting & 2 others (Petition E271 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1242 (KLR) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The claim for contempt as against the Respondents must be dismissed.

Masika & 2 others v Butiko & 4 others (Petition E103 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 1230 (KLR) (11 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the Preliminary Objection, finding that the suit was not sub judice and that the Petitioners had a valid locus standi.

Bizrock Group Limited v Odhiambo (Appeal E037 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1241 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal was allowed with costs to the Appellant.

Malome & 172 others v Associated Battery Manufacturers (EA) Ltd & another (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 1243 (KLR) (8 May 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants an interim order to stay any further proceedings in the matter pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.