Kenyan case law
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Orora v Ola Energy Kenya Limited (Formerly Libya Oil Kenya Limited) (Cause 2206 of 2015) [2025] KEELRC 2987 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was found to be lawful and fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.
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Kimu v Kitui Flour Mills Limited (Miscellaneous Application E016 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3040 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicant was involved in one accident on August 8, 2018, and the Respondent admitted the compensation of Kshs. 68,031.6.
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Amwoma & 116 others v Orbit Chemical Industries Limited & another (Cause 1324 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 3025 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found in favor of the Claimants on all issues.
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Nelson & another (Suing as the administrators and legal representatives of the Estate of Nelson Mutunga - Deceased) v Bonan Consult Limited (Miscellaneous Application E018 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2956 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed. The employer shall pay KSh. 2,956,800 to the applicants as the administrators of the estate of the deceased, Nelson Mutunga.
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Geofrey v National Police Service & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E106 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3000 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the transfer unlawful, irregular, and a violation of National Police Service Standing Order 6(2). The court grants the petition and orders the transfer to be quashed.
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Othoo v Aga Khan Education Service Kenya & another (Constitutional Petition E108 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2995 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination of the Petitioner's contract was lawful due to his violation of the law by administering corporal punishment.
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Oyoko v Kenya Revenue Authority (Cause E052 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2965 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the respondent's preliminary objection and held that the Employment and Labour Relations Court has jurisdiction to hear the claimant's suit.
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Tuluba v GA Insurance Limited (Cause E735 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2950 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the termination of employment to be unfair labor practices and orders the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs. 379,750 and deliver a proper certificate of service.
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County Government of Mombasa v Kenya National Union of Nurses (Cause E001 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2960 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The strike notice is irregular and shall not be implemented. The parties are ordered to return to the negotiation table.
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M’Meli v Pemwe Services Limited (Cause 153 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 3022 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The suit is closed as the claimant withdrew the suit on February 14, 2022.
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Kisaka v Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause E037 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2991 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the termination of employment to be unfair and ordered compensation of Ksh. 3,458,750.
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Weche v African International University (Cause E198 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3021 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the circumstances leading to the Claimant's resignation did not constitute constructive dismissal.
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Aloo v National Housing Corporation & 4 others (Petition E150 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3049 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the petitioner guilty of material non-disclosure and sets aside the interim orders granted by Radido J.
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Waqo v Governor, Nairobi City County & 3 others (Petition E117 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2944 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The 3rd and 4th respondents violated the petitioner's rights under Articles 35 and 47 of the Constitution and values and principles of national governance in Article 10.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Text Book Centre Limited (Cause E803 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2973 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Grievant is not a unionisable employee and cannot claim benefits from the CBA.
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Tarmal Wire Products Limited v Mwachofi (Appeal E091 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2967 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The judgment of the trial court is set aside on the award of underpayment and house allowance. The appeal is allowed.
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Kamau v Kamau (Acting as the administrator of the Esate of Wainaina Kuria Ngachui t/a Andu Driving School) (Cause 180 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2955 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Claim is declined.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food & Allied Workers v Swastik Aluminium & Joinery Limited (Cause 103 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2945 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for review is dismissed with costs.
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Ogutu v Milly Class Works Limited (Cause E045 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2992 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the claimant's employment was terminated unfairly and orders notice pay, gratuity, and other benefits.
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Ngaari v Maina (Miscellaneous Application E071 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2977 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Employment and Labour Relations Court has no jurisdiction to entertain the Applicant's application for transfer of the suit, as the trial court's ruling declaring lack of jurisdiction remains in place and has not been challenged.
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Portside Freight Terminals Limited v Wangangi (Appeal E247 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3068 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the trial magistrate's judgment and decree to be erroneous in several respects, including the dismissal of the Respondent's claim for unfair termination, and the award of benefits under the Employment Act, 2007.
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Kigundu v Auto Express Limited (Cause E318 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 2948 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant's suit is dismissed, and the respondent's counterclaim is successful. The claimant is ordered to pay the respondent Kshs.1,092,496 by February 1, 2026, with interest at court rates, and to pay the costs of the counter-claim.
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Cyka Manpower Company Limited v Kemongo & 9 others (Appeal E095 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3024 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is reinstated and shall be heard on the merits. The application for a stay of execution is denied.
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Ngunju & 16 others v Kenya Forest Service & another (Petition E003 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3276 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application for extension of time to file a notice of appeal
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Mayaka v Gleem & another (Cause E017 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2974 (KLR) (30 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the claimant was not properly terminated and orders compensation for 12 months, notice pay, leave days, refund of NSSF and NHIF contributions, service pay, unpaid rest days, public holidays, and a certificate of service.