Kenyan case law

Kagai v Dzuya & 7 others; Registrar of Political Parties & another (Interested Parties) (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E008 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2438 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the petition is not sub judice and the preliminary objection is dismissed. The court also finds that the 1st to 7th respondents were public officers at the time they were appointed to various state corporations and held political party positions.

Bengi v Co-Operative Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause 1511 of 2015) [2024] KEELRC 2498 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination by summary dismissal was not valid as the employer did not adhere to the principles of Section 44 and 41(2) of the Employment Act.

Issak v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Cause 484 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 2517 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court found the termination of employment to be lawful and fair, rejecting the claimant's allegations of unfair treatment and lack of due process.

Nyamu v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E170 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2409 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Court declines to expunge Respondent's Statement of Defence and to grant Claimant's prayer for reinstatement.

Arora v Board of Directors African Cotton & Textile Industries Federation (Cause 970 of 2015) [2024] KEELRC 2497 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the dismissal was unfair and unlawful as it lacked a fair hearing and justifications.

Ndibo & 2 others v Rezial Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E480 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2407 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court declines to grant the application as it will be an exercise in futility

Namachi v National Transport and Safety Authority (Cause 728 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 2496 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ Summary dismissal was procedurally fair and justifiable. Claimant is dismissed with costs.

Kamili Packers Limited v Kitheka & another (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E021 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2431 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs

Oseko Ouma Advocates LLP v Osman & 628 others (Miscellaneous Application E264 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2420 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Bill of Costs dated 10th November 2023 is incompetent and is struck out

Ndua v Demand Solutions Limited (Cause E398 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 2406 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was not lawful and fair, and the Claimant is entitled to certain remedies.

Nderi & another v National Police Service Commission & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E183 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2422 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds in favor of the claimants, awarding them maximum compensation, notice pay, full pension, and costs.

Mutyaene v KCB Bank Limited & 3 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E241 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2443 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the petition as res judicata and the petitioner failed to satisfy the threshold for a constitutional petition.

Said v Principal Secretary Ministry of Defence (Judicial Review Application 2 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2432 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court allows the Motion and makes the following final orders:

Rai & another v Heritage Flowers Limited & another (Cause E992 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2419 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Claimants' application is declined with costs.

Gatundu v First Assurance Company Limited (Cause E6573 of 2020) [2024] KEELRC 2518 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's termination was upheld as gross misconduct due to his failure to adhere to the procedures and regulations of processing demand notices concerning Masterstroke Insurance Agency.

Gakumo v Thika Technical Training Institute (Cause E185 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2408 (KLR) (3 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of the Claimant’s employment was substantively and procedurally unfair, and he is awarded four (4) months’ salary in compensation and one (1) month’s salary in lieu of notice.

Kinyanjui v Equity Bank Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1411 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 2418 (KLR) (2 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The dismissal of the Claimant from his employment was found to be unfair.

Kinyanjui v Equity Bank Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1411 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 2444 (KLR) (2 October 2024) (Judgment)

Treadsetters Tyres Limited v Omondi (Miscellaneous Case E068 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2440 (KLR) (2 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses the application for leave to appeal out of time and stay of execution.

Obuya & 2 others v Valuepak Foods Limited (Cause 1297 of 2016) [2024] KEELRC 2402 (KLR) (2 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the Respondent's actions did not amount to constructive dismissal and dismissed the Claimants' claims.

Bosire v Telkom Kenya Limited & another (Cause E038 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2410 (KLR) (2 October 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses the suit as it is barred by limitation of action and the court lacks jurisdiction to extend the time limit.

Mustafa v Mwagandi (Appeal E031 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2403 (KLR) (1 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that there was an employment relationship and the respondent is the employee of the appellant.

Mwangi v ABSA Bank Kenya PLC (Cause E065 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2399 (KLR) (1 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was lawful, but the employer's actions in hiring a private investigator and failing to address the disciplinary proceedings were improper.

Kimutai v Keter & 5 others (Environment & Land Case E011 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2375 (KLR) (1 October 2024) (Ruling)

Transport Workers Union v Spedag Interfreight Kenya Limited (Cause 98 & 26 of 2019 & 479 of 2018 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEELRC 2400 (KLR) (1 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant is entitled to the agency fees deduction and the 8% wage increase as per the CBA.