Kenyan case law

William Tony Ang'weya v Sarova Hotels [2013] KEELRC 170 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the application and allows the applicant to file his claim within 30 days from the date of the ruling.

YUNUS KASSIM HASSAN DEKLA V YUNUS KASSIM HASSAN DEKLA [2013] KEELRC 272 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant was unlawful due to procedural unfairness.

WILSON MONGARE v SAMSON N. NYAMWARO & 2 others [2013] KEELRC 445 (KLR)

✦ Termination was unfair, and the Claimant is entitled to 10 months' salary in compensation, 1 month salary in lieu of notice, and October 2011 salary.

Zephania O. Nyambane & another v Nakuru Water & Sanitation Services Company Limited [2013] KEELRC 868 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the termination was unfair and the claimants are entitled to reinstatement.

ZACHARIAH SAMBAY V NAROK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE [2013] KEELRC 367 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the redeployment of Sambay to Moi University was unfair and terminates his contract. The Respondent is ordered to pay 12 months' salary compensation.

Simon Otsieno Makanda & another v Kenya Motors And Equipments Limited [2013] KEELRC 629 (KLR)

✦ The Court found that the Claimants were justified in demanding better working tools but wrong to openly defy their supervisor and employer.

JEREMIAH WACHIRA ICHAURA v DIRECTLINE ASSURANCE LTD [2013] KEELRC 476 (KLR)

✦ The Court Award is not stayed

HELLEN NECHESA V KAMONGO WASTE PAPER LIMITED [2013] KEELRC 239 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment by way of summary dismissal was unfair.

Fredrick Ngari Muchira, Howard Kipkoech Korir & 98 v Pyrethrum Board Of Kenya [2013] KEELRC 828 (KLR)

✦ The court allowed the review applications to the extent of its findings, ordering the respondent to pay severance pay, deductions, and other benefits to the claimants.

HELLEN WAIKUNU V DOTSAVVY LIMITED [2013] KEELRC 324 (KLR)

✦ The Court upheld the award and granted the Claimant the orders as per the Industrial Court's decision.

SIMON OYARO OMINGO v SAWARN SINGH AND SON LTD [2013] KEELRC 443 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the termination unfair and awards the claimant one month salary as compensation for unfair termination, Kshs.4,930.00 plus interest, and costs of the suit.

Festus Kirema Muthuku v Mellech Engineering & Construction Ltd [2013] KEELRC 889 (KLR)

✦ The Court held that the Respondent's declaration of the Claimant as redundant was not lawful and ordered the Respondent to deposit Kshs. 396,092 in court.

Jairus Makori v Lavington Security [2013] KEELRC 11 (KLR)

✦ The Court orders the Claimant to report back to work within 30 days, or be deemed to have terminated his contract if he does not. The Respondent is ordered to pay terminal benefits of Kshs. 44,869.

Shamakame Adam Mbui v Kyoga Hauliers (K) Ltd [2013] KEELRC 728 (KLR)

✦ The Court found that the Claimant did not discharge the statutory burden placed upon him by the Employment Act.

Isaac Lumumba Omega v Babu & Sons C.S. Bharij [2013] KEELRC 758 (KLR)

✦ The claimant's termination was not wrongful and unlawful.

Shabiri Wesonga v Hill School Academy [2013] KEELRC 640 (KLR)

✦ Claimant was dismissed unprocedurally without a fair hearing, and is entitled to 1 month salary in lieu of notice, 21 days leave, and compensation for unlawful termination.

GEOFFREY IRUNGU & OTHERS V KENYA UNION OF POST PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHERS (KUPPET) [2013] KEELRC 323 (KLR)

✦ The status quo pending in all the cases be maintained and the case will be mentioned for further directions on 24th April 2013.

Frederick Onyango Waga v Magnum Engineering and General Contractors Ltd [2013] KEELRC 33 (KLR)

Sarah Nyanchama Ratemo-Kizito v Teachers Service Commission [2013] KEELRC 667 (KLR)

✦ The respondent’s application for stay of execution of the judgment is dismissed with costs.

Geoffrey Kwatemba Opesa v Biblia Husema Broadcasting [2013] KEELRC 222 (KLR)

✦ Claimant failed to prove constructive dismissal; Claimant is entitled to 10% commission payment

GEOFFREY IRUNGU & OTHERS V KENYA UNION OF POST PRIMARY EDUCATION TEACHERS (KUPPET) [2013] KEELRC 321 (KLR)

✦ The status quo is maintained, and the cases are to be mentioned for further directions

Simon Arasa v Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd [2013] KEELRC 871 (KLR)

✦ Termination was lawful and fair as Respondent proved valid reasons for dismissal

Samson Owili v Kenya Ports Authority [2013] KEELRC 560 (KLR)

Samuel Mutua v Allied Wharfage Ltd [2013] KEELRC 124 (KLR)

SAMSON GWER & 5 OTHERS V KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (KEMRI) & 2 OTHERS [2013] KEELRC 379 (KLR)

✦ The High Court had jurisdiction to transfer the matter to the Industrial Court.