Kenyan case law

Mkomani Butchery v Salimu (Appeal E046 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2405 (KLR) (1 October 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is upheld, and the judgment of the trial court is set aside. The respondent is dismissed with costs, and the claim for terminal dues is dismissed.

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.

Sang v Keter & 5 others (Environment & Land Case E010 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2376 (KLR) (1 October 2024) (Ruling)

Ondieki v Vice Chancellor, Maasai Mara University & 2 others; Chairman, Audit Committee Maasai Mara University (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 2234 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 2433 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Award)

✦ The court awarded the claimant 5 months for wrongful termination, one month salary in lieu of notice, service pay for unpaid period, basic salary due withheld, car allowance, entertainment allowance, responsibility allowance, telephone allowance, and six months basic salary.

Muthina v Maina International Consolidators Limited (Cause E534 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2359 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of employment was unlawful and procedurally unfair.

Brinks Security Services Limited v Mudaki & another (Miscellaneous Case E131 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2340 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the application to allow the appeal out of time and stays execution of the judgment pending the hearing of the appeal.

Oliveira v Resort Kenya Limited (Cause e237 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2368 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Claimant's suit is statute barred and the Respondent's Notice of Preliminary Objection is merited.

Muiruri v Family Bank Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E841 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2354 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the termination was not lawful and justifiable, and the Claimant is entitled to the prayers sought.

Lolwerikoi v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries & 2 others (Cause E364 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2356 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the Claimant was an employee of the 3rd Respondent and that his employment was not constructively terminated.

Mohan v CCI Kenya Limited (Cause E588 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2347 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of employment was found to be unfair and unlawful

Kenya Shipping, Clearing, Freight Logistics and Warehouse Workers Union v Kenya Aviation Workers Union & 5 others (Cause E253 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2341 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the application was not filed within a reasonable time and does not meet the threshold for review.

Kyungu v Teachers Service Commission (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E003 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2425 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the respondent had the right to review the decision of the Ministry of Education and referred the matter to their committee as mandated by the Constitution.

Okwemba & 3 others v Watchdog Limited (Cause E761 of 2022) [2024] KEELRC 2377 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The dismissal of the suit for want of prosecution should not be set aside as the Claimants' absence was not due to a genuine reason and they failed to provide credible evidence.

Karimi v Kenyatta National Hospital (Cause 1169 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 2355 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the termination of employment was unfair.

Maina v Benisa Limited (Appeal E163 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2398 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the Appellant was not employed as a Sales and Marketing Manager and that the Appellant's proposal was not a valid employment contract. The Court declined to award commission and social security contributions.

Kenya Engineering Workers Limited v Imara Steel Mills Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E2063 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 2424 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismisses the claimant's case as it has failed to provide crucial evidence of its members' list.

Kemboy Law Advocates v Narok County Government (Miscellaneous Application E110 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2362 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Taxing Officer’s decision is set aside, and the Advocate-Client Bill of Costs dated 20th May 2023 is reinstated and remitted for taxation by any other Taxing Officer other than Hon E. Riany.

Wachiuri v Agricultural Finance Corporation (Cause E690 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2361 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ Claimant's application for extension of time is declined, Respondent's preliminary objection is upheld, and the claim is struck out.

Ndichu v Kenya Breweries Limited (Cause E472 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2397 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ Termination of employment was found to be unfair and wrongful

Kodi v Safarilink Limited (Cause E744 of 2021) [2024] KEELRC 2348 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the termination of employment to be unfair and unlawful.

Ngewa v Moon Plaza Limited & 2 others (Miscellaneous Application E221 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2366 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The Applicant's application is dismissed with no order for costs.

Mbugua v Smart Applications International Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 359 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 2394 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the termination of the Claimant's contract was not unfair.

Boro & another v Nairobi City County (Judicial Review E015 of 2024) [2024] KEELRC 2437 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The court grants the order of mandamus to compel the respondent to pay the decretal sum and interest

Kithere v Sharks Palace Restaurant (Cause 2096 of 2017) [2024] KEELRC 2367 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The suit will be reinstated and heard at the earliest available time

Kemboy Law Advocates v Narok County Government (Miscellaneous Application E120 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2365 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)

✦ The decision is set aside and the costs are remitted for taxation before another Taxing Officer, other than Hon Fredrick M. Nyamora.