Kenyan case law

Trusted Society of Human Rights Alliance v Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company & another [2013] KEELRC 881 (KLR)

✦ The recruitment process was found to be unconstitutional and null and void, and the respondents are ordered to comply with constitutional provisions in future recruitment processes.

Timothy Manyara & 144 others v Pyrethrum Board of Kenya [2013] KEELRC 764 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the claimants are entitled to an order directing the respondent to pay each of the claimants the amount of tax deducted from their terminal dues and as set out in paragraph 10 of the plaint.

Hilarion Mwabolo V Kenya Commercial Bank [2013] KEELRC 932 (KLR)

✦ The Claimant's claim is dismissed with no order for costs.

Francis Rutto Cheserek v Athi River Steel Plant Limited [2013] KEELRC 158 (KLR)

✦ Termination of the Claimant's contract of employment was unfair on account of procedure

TRANSPORT AND ALLIED WORKERS UNION V KENYA BUS SERVICES LIMITED [2013] KEELRC 228 (KLR)

✦ The Court orders the Claimant to proceed with execution for the sum of Kshs.526,326,540 against the Respondent, and to bring further execution proceedings for any outstanding amounts.

Hassan Nywanga v Pathfinder International (Kenya) [2013] KEELRC 848 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the termination of the employment contract was arbitrary, capricious and unfair.

Transport Workers Union v African Safari Diani Adventure [2013] KEELRC 593 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal was procedurally and substantively unfair, and the court awarded the Grievant salary in lieu of notice, unpaid salaries, service pay, and compensation for unfair termination.

John Otieno & another v Erica Kulumba T/A Rise & Shine Academy [2013] KEELRC 151 (KLR)

Hellen Njoki Kiboi v Harun Mwangi Muriithi & 2 others [2013] KEELRC 905 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the claimant entitled to a declaration of lawful employment, a declaration of wrongful withholding, and payment of Kshs.129,870.60 by December 15, 2013, with interest and costs.

SHANKAR SAKLANI v DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (K) LIMITED [2013] KEELRC 474 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed.

Hezron Vuyoywa Malimu v Rivatex East Africa Limited [2013] KEELRC 627 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the claimant's termination by redundancy unlawful and unfair, and awards the claimant a declaration, payment of leave days, severance pay, and gratuity.

Shadrack Moseti Ariemba v Yadav Construction Limited [2013] KEELRC 752 (KLR)

✦ The Court ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant Kshs.80,982.90 in various benefits and costs.

Wanjiru Thimba v Placid View Properties Limited [2013] KEELRC 563 (KLR)

✦ The Court does not have grounds to justify the stay of execution and setting aside of the Award. The Respondent has not been keen to participate in the dispute resolution process.

Rosebellah Jepkoech Ronoh v Telkom Kenya Limited [2013] KEELRC 662 (KLR)

✦ Application dismissed

Samuel G. Karitu v Crater Automobile (Nbi) Limited [2013] KEELRC 947 (KLR)

✦ Claimant was not unfairly terminated; claimant is entitled to Kshs.95,758.00, 50% of costs, and certificate of service.

SALMON OGWELA OTIENO v STAMET PRODUCTS (K) LTD [2013] KEELRC 442 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is declared unfairly terminated and awarded severance pay, notice pay, and compensation.

Fred A. Odhiambo v Attorney General & another [2013] KEELRC 100 (KLR)

✦ The termination was unlawful and the Claimant is awarded 10 months gross salary at the time of termination.

Kenya National Private Security Workers’ Union v Kamaliza Security Guards Limited [2013] KEELRC 670 (KLR)

✦ The claimant's memorandum of claim is dismissed with no orders on costs.

SIMON MUNGATA & 7 OTHERS V PARBAT SIYAN CONSTRUCTION LTD [2013] KEELRC 430 (KLR)

✦ The application is granted.

John Ayieta Ondiek v Communication Workers Union [2013] KEELRC 246 (KLR)

✦ The application for stay of execution is rejected. The interim orders of stay are vacated, and the Claimant is placed at liberty to execute the Award.

Walter Nyamweya Nyairo v Narok University College [2013] KEELRC 674 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal was unfair and the claimant is entitled to three months' gross salaries for the unfair termination, statutory leave and notice pay, and the certificate of service.

Wycliffe Shille v Meridian Patisserie Limited [2013] KEELRC 738 (KLR)

✦ Claimant's claims for gratuity, leave pay, and house allowance are dismissed.

Eric Ochieng Amollo v Visions Institute Of Professionals Ltd [2013] KEELRC 64 (KLR)

V M K v C U E A [2013] KEELRC 86 (KLR)

✦ Claimant awarded Kshs.5,000,000 in exemplary damages for discrimination and gross violation of human dignity.

Jonathan Zacharia & 24 others v Bulk Warehouse Management & 2 others [2013] KEELRC 538 (KLR)