Kenyan case law
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Rahab Njoki & 10 Others v Municipal Council Of Ruiru [2015] KEELRC 998 (KLR)
✦ The claimants worked for a period exceeding one month, qualifying them for permanent employee benefits under section 37 of the Employment Act.
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Leonard Gethoi Kamweti v National Bank of Kenya Limited & 2 others [2015] KEELRC 1603 (KLR)
✦ The court allows the application to amend the claim, but the introduction of certain evidence will not be introduced in the amendment.
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Brown Tsuma Mukanda v National Gender and Equality Commission [2015] KEELRC 986 (KLR)
✦ The Court declines to grant the orders sought with the consequence that the application is dismissed with costs.
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Kenya Council of Employment and Migration Agencies & another v Samuel Mwongera Arachi & 2 others [2015] KEELRC 999 (KLR)
✦ The application is incompetent for two reasons: it was brought outside the time presented under Order 53 Rule 2 and the applicant lacks the locus standi to bring the same.
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Dismus Omondi Obondo v Judical Service Commission [2015] KEELRC 1016 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the nature of the remedies sought are inappropriate in the context of the dispute between the applicant and the respondent, which is a purely contractual matter governed by private law.
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Joshua Mogire Osinyo & another v Amrit Plast Limited [2015] KEELRC 993 (KLR)
✦ The Court orders that the claimants be reinstated to their employment on similar terms as before. Alternatively, the respondents are to pay the claimants one month's wages in lieu of notice, six months' wages as compensation for unfair termination, and costs of the suit.
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Dorothy Asina Atela v Henkel Chemical (EA) Limited [2015] KEELRC 1113 (KLR)
✦ Claimant's monthly salary should have been Kshs.60,000 effective 6th December 2012. Claimant's dismissal was valid due to gross misconduct.
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Kenya Chemical & Allied Workers Union v East African Portland Cement Company Limited [2015] KEELRC 1012 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the Respondent's dismissal of the grievants to be unfair, unlawful, and wrongfully done.
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Elizabeth Njeri Kinyua v Northline Limited & another [2015] KEELRC 990 (KLR)
✦ The application was opposed and the Claimant/Respondent deponed that the draft defence of the Respondents was a sham and unseated her from the throne of judgment.
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Isaiah Eyahonga Eshikati v Social Services League, MP Shah Hospital [2015] KEELRC 1159 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant was declared redundant due to restructuring, but the procedure was not followed as required by the Employment Act.
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Isaiah Eyahonga Eshikati v Social Services League MP Shah Hospital [2015] KEELRC 1162 (KLR)
✦ Claimant was declared redundant due to restructuring, but due procedure was not followed. Claimant is entitled to medical expenses reimbursement.
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Anthony Mwangi Kamau v C.E.O Kenya Young Mens’ Christian Association & another [2015] KEELRC 985 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was not lawful, fair, or just, and the procedural fairness required under the Employment Act was not met.
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Paul Waigiri Muriuki v Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company Ltd [2015] KEELRC 1100 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent had a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment and that the Respondent observed due procedure. The Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.
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Obadiah Mutisya Kitonyi v Attorney General [2015] KEELRC 1593 (KLR)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed as the suit was filed within the time frame set out under the Public Authority Limitation Act Cap. 39 and Section 4(1) of the Limitations of Actions Act Cap. 22.
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Joseph Kwemoi Pongizi & another vTraffic Commandant & 3 others [2015] KEELRC 1158 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed, and the applicants' counsel is directed to serve the petition on the respondents within 14 days from the date herein, and the case will be set for mention on an appropriate day for further directions.
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Bernard Levoywa v Salina Transporters Limited [2015] KEELRC 1157 (KLR)
✦ The respondent's application to set aside the exparte judgment is allowed, and the respondent is ordered to pay costs of the case.
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Republic v Arnord Karani Njiru - Fund Account Manager, Laikipia East Constituency Fund & 10 others Ex Parte Amin Mohammed Ali [2015] KEELRC 1163 (KLR)
✦ Judgment is entered for the applicant, quashing the respondents' resolution and appointment, prohibiting interference, declaring the applicant's lawful position, and finding the respondents' conduct to be in violation of the law.
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Erwan Lanoe v Five Forty Aviation Limited (Cause 2157 of 2014) [2015] KEELRC 1594 (KLR) (30 April 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The Application to deposit security for costs at Ksh.30 Million is dismissed.
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Patrick Lumumba Musonye v Kenya Railways Corporation [2015] KEELRC 1598 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismisses the preliminary objection.
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Jonathan M. Mwandime v Banbros Limited [2015] KEELRC 1155 (KLR)
✦ The court set aside the judgment and granted a stay of execution proceedings.
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Unilever Tea (K) Limited v Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union (Cause 31 of 2014) [2015] KEELRC 1167 (KLR) (29 April 2015) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent
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Amos Mango Webela v Sichuan Yongzhi Construction [2015] KEELRC 1601 (KLR)
✦ Claimant awarded Kshs.150,000 in total, including one month salary in lieu of notice, Kshs.24,000 for untaken leave, and Kshs.120,000 in compensation for unlawful and unfair termination.
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Daniel Kiprop Ayabei v Parbat Siyani Construction Limited [2015] KEELRC 1161 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to payment of accrued leave, salary, and gratuity.
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Elimu Sacco Society Limited v Catherine Muthoni Njiru [2015] KEELRC 1160 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the bond is not enforceable and the claimant is not entitled to the prayers sought.
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Kennedy O. Okinyi v Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd [2015] KEELRC 1170 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed