Kenyan case law
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JWK v Multimedia University College of Kenya & another (Cause 2041 of 2012) [2019] KEELRC 1006 (KLR) (8 July 2019) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed without merit with costs to the Claimants
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Newton Makutwa v Makokha Odende Godrick & 5 others [2019] KEELRC 1213 (KLR)
✦ The application to set aside the dismissal order is meritorious and granted. The claimant is directed to cause the suit to be set down for hearing on the date of this ruling and prosecute the matter on the date set by the court.
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Amanya Raphael Anabaswa v Mumias Sugar Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 1180 (KLR)
✦ The claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Peter Mutarura Mwaura v CIC Insurance Group Limited [2019] KEELRC 1029 (KLR)
✦ The claim is dismissed with no order as to costs.
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Joseph Mutuura Mberia v Council, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology [2019] KEELRC 1143 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant’s employment was found to be unfair due to lack of due process and the reasons for termination differing from those in the suspension letter and charge sheet.
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Catherine Awuor Otieno & 2 others v Vajas Manufacturers Limited [2019] KEELRC 1255 (KLR)
✦ The application to set aside the ex parte hearing is dismissed with costs.
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Caroline Khamasi Sirigoi v Jeniffer Nzambi Munuve [2019] KEELRC 1123 (KLR)
✦ The claim is dismissed as the claimant failed to prove she was employed on permanent terms and did not prove her prayers for underpayments, leave, leave travelling allowance, public holidays, overtime, notice, severance and gratuity.
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Douglas Nyakundi Booko v Kenya Kazi Services Limited [2019] KEELRC 1277 (KLR)
✦ The claim is dismissed.
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Caroline Atieno Onyango v Style Industries Limited [2019] KEELRC 1176 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent failed to comply with the redundancy procedure set out under Section 40(a) of the Employment Act, leading to an unfair termination.
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NAA v Seven Four Eight Air Services (K) Limited [2019] KEELRC 1260 (KLR)
✦ The application is determined, and the claimant is ordered to appear for a necessary inquiry to determine if by reason of mental infirmity he is incapable of protecting his interests in the present suit.
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Charles Gichia Boro & another v Nairobi City County [2019] KEELRC 1148 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination valid and the Claimants not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Peter Siro Nyariki v Tangaza College (The Catholic University of Eastern Africa) [2019] KEELRC 1258 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unfair due to lack of procedural and substantive fairness.
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Kenya Hotels & Allied Workers Union v Julian’s Centre Ack [2019] KEELRC 1150 (KLR)
✦ The application succeeds, the suit is struck out for being statute barred
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Republic v John Paul Wekesa & 6 others; Ex-Parte China National Aero-Technology Engineering Corporation Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1266 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismisses the proceedings as the application has no merit due to the failure to serve the Respondents and the withdrawal of the Respondents from the proceedings.
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Rose Aoko Ogwang v National Gender and Equality Commission [2019] KEELRC 1162 (KLR)
✦ The application is allowed conditionally with a stay of execution pending appeal and the Respondent filing the Memorandum of Appeal within 6 months
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Judith Adikinyi Ouma v Appolo Landings Limited t/a Senator Casino [2019] KEELRC 1122 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unlawful and unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation.
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Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Devki Steel Mills Limited [2019] KEELRC 1139 (KLR)
✦ The Claim is dismissed as it is a replica of a previously dismissed Application and lacks merit.
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Aggrey Tukunya Aluvance v Maike Potgieter & another [2019] KEELRC 1265 (KLR)
✦ The judgment is set aside due to procedural irregularities, but the proclamation and warrants of attachment are found to be illegal and void.
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Lameck Nyarangu Ogechi v DPL Festive Limited & another [2019] KEELRC 1074 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the preliminary objection is not suitable for determination by way of a preliminary objection as it is a matter where the court will rely on evidence and dismisses the claim with no orders for costs.
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Samuel Muraya Githinji v Victory Construction Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 1204 (KLR)
✦ The Application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed, and the applications are denied.
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Edwin Gichangi v Kenya Cultural Centre [2019] KEELRC 1191 (KLR)
✦ Mr. Ole Moipei was found in contempt for disobeying a valid court order he was aware of.
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David Mutua Mathuku v Pembe Flour Mills Limited [2019] KEELRC 1271 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair and compensates him with Kshs 51,666.
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Charles Ngigi Muiruri v Josiah Ngigi Macharia, Chairman Board of Governors/Executive Committee Sabasaba Secondary School & another [2019] KEELRC 1073 (KLR)
✦ The Court held that the Claimant was unlawfully terminated and ordered compensation for damages.
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Judy Mwendwa & another v Oxfam GB Kenya Programme [2019] KEELRC 1248 (KLR)
✦ The dismissals of the suits for want of prosecution and non-attendance are considered judgments. The claimants' applications to act in person are incompetent due to lack of leave under Civil Procedure Rules.
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Patrick Mbugua Kariuki v Waiganjo Investments Limited [2019] KEELRC 1146 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was found to be wrongful, unfair, and unlawful, and the Claimant is entitled to compensation and other remedies.