Kenyan case law
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Peter Mbae v National Environment Management Authority & 4 others; Law Society of Kenya & 2 others (Interested Parties) [2020] KEELRC 941 (KLR)
✦ The petition is dismissed. Each party shall bear their own costs.
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Job Onyikwa Nyambarora v Lake Gas Limited [2020] KEELRC 868 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no employment relationship between the parties and strikes out the suit.
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John Njuru Ndung'u v AIC Kijabe Station Management [2020] KEELRC 982 (KLR)
✦ The court has jurisdiction and the respondent is an employer and property party. The termination was unfair and the claimant is entitled to certain dues.
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Kenya Union of Commercial Food & Allied Workers v Almasi Beverages Limited [2020] KEELRC 984 (KLR)
✦ Application found with merit, respondent to submit evidence of back deposit and declare interests earned, cause deposit of judgement sum, and costs to claimant if not complied with.
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Commission for Human Rights & Justice v Board of Directors-Kenya Ports Authority & 2 others; Dock Workers Union (Intended Interested Party) (Petition 4 of 2020) [2020] KEELRC 970 (KLR) (2 June 2020) (Order)
✦ The Court ordered that the respondents are barred from conducting interviews for the position of Managing Director, KPA, pending hearing and determination of the application filed by the Petitioner inter partes.
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Ebinate Jaji & Another v Habo Group of Companies [2020] KEELRC 1000 (KLR)
✦ The Court declared that the termination of the Claimants' contracts was unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay notice, compensation for unfair termination, severance pay, and annual leave pay to the Claimants.
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Miriam Nzilani Mweu v Kiptiness & Odhiambo Associates [2020] KEELRC 1005 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Petitioner was a partner and not an employee under the Employment Act, 2007 and the Employment and Labour Relations Court Act.
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Andrew Mutisya Mwanzia v Hilal Hardware Limited [2020] KEELRC 1008 (KLR)
✦ The Court orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant annual leave pay at Kshs. 113,076, interest at 16% per annum, and a stay of execution for 45 days.
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Lucy Wambui Waweru v Methodist Church in Kenya Registered Trustees & Another [2020] KEELRC 958 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's service was unfair and the Court awards her compensation of Kshs 354,000/-
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Alexander Irungu Wanjiru v Registered Trustees of Sisters of Mercy (Kenya) t/a Mater Misericordiae Hospital [2020] KEELRC 979 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the termination was unfair in substance or merits and awards the claimant 12 months' salaries in compensation, half month salary, one month pay in lieu of notice, and prorated gratuity.
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Joyce Wambui Karuu v Kenya Nut Company Limited [2020] KEELRC 956 (KLR)
✦ The warrants of sale of property were irregular due to the lack of taxation of costs and preparation of the decree in accordance with Civil Procedure Rules. The judgment and decree were not subject to review as the claimant did not seek leave of the court before executing the decree.
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Communication Workers Union of Kenya v Telkom Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 1006 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismisses the respondent's notice of objection and gives the respondent a final chance to file its computation of bonuses within 30 days.
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Rabala v Judicial Service Commission & another (Miscellaneous Application 100 of 2019) [2020] KEELRC 957 (KLR) (29 May 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant is barred from filing another suit against the same parties on the same facts due to the doctrine of res judicata.
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Stephen Onyiego Gichanga v Straight Security Services Limited (Cause 596 of 2015) [2020] KEELRC 959 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (29 May 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the claimant's employment was not unfair and the claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Charles Munyua v Marie Stopes Kenya [2020] KEELRC 985 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the Respondent's transfer of the Claimant to Malindi was not malicious and did not amount to constructive dismissal.
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Maureen Wanjiru Mwangi v Blue Sea Energy Limited [2020] KEELRC 973 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the Respondent constructively dismissed the claimant by failing to pay her salary, and awards the claimant Kshs.1,180,000 for accrued and allowance arrears.
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Boniface Mzungu v Base Titanium Limited [2020] KEELRC 997 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the termination was not justified due to sexual harassment and that the decision was not arrived at fairly.
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Al Hujura Agency Limited v Director General, National Employment Authority [2020] KEELRC 943 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the refusal to renew the appellant's registration certificate was arbitrary and unreasonable, and the appellant is compliant with the statutory requirements for renewal.
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P J Dave Flowers Ltd v Kennedy Sanane Mabonga [2020] KEELRC 983 (KLR)
✦ The Appeal is dismissed with costs.
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Christopher Otieno v Load Trailers (E.A.) Limited [2020] KEELRC 960 (KLR)
✦ The court dismissed the reinstatement application due to inordinate and inexcusable delay.
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Robert Karani v Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Petition 56 of 2015) [2020] KEELRC 1025 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (29 May 2020) (Judgment)
✦ The Petitioner's contract was terminated unilaterally and arbitrarily by the Chief Executive Officer, violating the law.
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Justus Muia Kioko v H.Young & Company (E.A) Ltd [2020] KEELRC 981 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination unfair and unlawful, and awards the claimant compensation and other remedies.
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Alexander Irungu Wanjiru v The Registered Trustees Of The Sisters Of Mercy (Kenya) T/A Mater Misericordiae Hospital [2020] KEELRC 932 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the termination unfair and awards the claimant 12 months' salaries in compensation, half month salary, one month pay in lieu of notice, and prorated gratuity.
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Jones Amadi Jaika v Graphics and Allied Limited [2020] KEELRC 942 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the dismissal wrongful and orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant his terminal benefits and other unpaid dues.
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Mumbua Kisilu & 16 others v Allied Wharfage Limited & another [2020] KEELRC 937 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimants were employed by Allied Wharfage Limited and Skate Ship Contractors Limited, and that their contracts were terminated unfairly.