Kenyan case law

Grace Wangui Munyaka v Board Of Governors Nyeri Baptist High School [2013] KEELRC 722 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the termination of the claimant's employment unlawful and unfair, and reduces it to a normal termination with notice or salary in lieu of notice. The court awards 6 months' salary as compensation for unfair termination.

Evans Tela v John Mathenge [2013] KEELRC 628 (KLR)

✦ Judgment is entered for the claimant against the respondent for the respondent to pay the claimant Kshs.1,445,507.90 plus costs of the case.

Francis Mwaura Mboche v Nacico Co-Operative Savings & Credit Society [2013] KEELRC 163 (KLR)

✦ Claim dismissed with no order on costs

Jimmy Cheruiyot Kimeto v Modern Security Holdings Limited [2013] KEELRC 966 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is entitled to Kshs.280,528.60 plus interest from the date of judgment.

ALEX KIRIRO MBELLE V KENYA POWER & LIGHTING COMPANY [2013] KEELRC 522 (KLR)

Felix Kyania Mulwa v Wells Fargo Limited [2013] KEELRC 216 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the Claimant's version of events credible and awards him terminal benefits and compensation for unlawful and unfair dismissal.

Fred Makori Ondari v The Management Committee Of The Ministry Of Works Sports Club [2013] KEELRC 165 (KLR)

✦ Termination was procedurally wanting and unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation and terminal benefits.

Nicholas Daniel Ongeri v Mombasa Maize Millers Ltd [2013] KEELRC 211 (KLR)

Joseph Munyithya Mutisya v Chairman Board of Governors Mivukoni Secondary School [2013] KEELRC 97 (KLR)

✦ Court finds termination unlawful and procedurally unfair, awards compensation and reinstatement

Festus Kyalo Muthiani v Kenyatta National Hospital [2013] KEELRC 22 (KLR)

✦ The application is rejected, and the main claim is scheduled for hearing.

Transport Workers Union Kenya v African Safari Diani Adventure [2013] KEELRC 872 (KLR)

✦ The motion application is dismissed with no order as to costs. The execution process can proceed.

Wrigley Company (East Africa) Limited v Attorney General & 2 others & another [2013] KEELRC 242 (KLR)

Wilberforce Kilibwa v Mumias Sugar Co Limited [2013] KEELRC 166 (KLR)

✦ Respondent Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd. is ordered to pay compensation to Claimant Wilberforce Kilibwa in the amount of Kshs. 169,322 within 14 days of the delivery of this Award.

Universities Academic Staff Union v Maseno University [2013] KEELRC 785 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the case as the 4th greviant's case was time barred.

George Nyabira Nyatama & 3 Others v Gusii Mwalimu Co-Operative Savings & Credit Society Ltd [2013] KEELRC 693 (KLR)

✦ The application for review is not merited and is dismissed.

Agnetor Muko v J R Gittau & Jematt Investment Ltd [2013] KEELRC 546 (KLR)

JOYCE W. MUIRURI V TOPWALL INSURANCE AGENCY LTD [2013] KEELRC 374 (KLR)

✦ Judgment is entered for the Claimant for a sum of Kshs.55,000/= plus interest, and costs of the cause.

Wilberforce Ojiambo Oundo v Regent Management Limited [2013] KEELRC 915 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair as the Respondent failed to prove the reason for the termination was valid and a fair reason.

Tom Otieno Ogongo v Instarect Limited [2013] KEELRC 735 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the application with costs to the respondent

James Chutha Gathere v Nation Media Group Limited [2013] KEELRC 601 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the respondent terminated the claimant's contract of employment without notice and awards the claimant notice pay, commissions, and leave pay.

Vincent Idewa v Patriotic Guards Services Limited [2013] KEELRC 636 (KLR)

✦ Judgment is entered for the Claimant against the Respondent for the Respondent to pay the Claimant Kshs.166,052.75 plus interest at court rates from the date of this judgment and costs of the case fixed at Kshs.10,000/=

Francis Chege Njugia v Fariji Savings And Credit Co-Operative Society Limited [2013] KEELRC 137 (KLR)

✦ Claimant's contract of employment was terminated without substantive justification and procedural fairness, and he is entitled to compensation and other remedies

WALTER OGAL ANURO V TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION [2013] KEELRC 386 (KLR)

✦ The Court found that the Respondent had a genuine reason for terminating the Claimant's employment but also found procedural flaws in the dismissal process.

RONALD KAMAU v GETRIO INSURANCE BROKERS [2013] KEELRC 252 (KLR)

Vetrinares Sans Frontiers Belgium v Alice Eremon Emathe [2013] KEELRC 940 (KLR)

✦ The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant Kshs.535,300