Kenyan case law
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Kyalo v Kenya Water Institute & 2 others (Cause E510 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 811 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant's claim is hereby dismissed, with an order that each party shall bear its own costs.
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Muli & another v Karsan Ramji & Sons Limited t/a Ndovu Cement (Appeal E013 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 745 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was dismissed as the trial court's judgment on the overtime pay compensation was not erroneous.
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Makini School Limited v Omutakha & 5 others (Appeal E072 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 768 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the redundancy notices were nullified by a court ruling and that the Respondents were not parties to the earlier proceedings, thus the ruling could not be applied to them.
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Karega v University of Nairobi & 57 others (Cause 511 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 766 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the application merited and sets aside the judgment entered against the 50th Claimant/Applicant.
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Walker Industries Kenya Limited v Mathina (Appeal E005 of 2025 & E169 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 748 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court's termination date was in error, and the employment contract ended by expiration of the term on August 22, 2022.
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Banking Insurance & Finance Union (K) v Sbm Bank (K) Ltd (Cause E514 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 808 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was valid and fair, and the grievant is not entitled to reinstatement or compensation. The Respondent's counterclaim is successful.
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Mutunga & Nduva (Suing for and on Behalf of James Mutuku Nduva) v Kinsfolk Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E310 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 731 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit against the 2nd Respondent is dismissed as there was no privity of contract. The 1st Respondent is ordered to pay the Director's award of Kshs.2,995,200 and reasonable burial expenses of Kshs.752,400.
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Munyao v Bhachu Industries Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Miscellaneous E017 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 718 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the DOSH award not enforceable due to the respondent's objection and refers the matter back to DOSH for compliance.
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Kioko & another v Machakos County Assembly Services Board & 2 others (Constitutional Petition E012 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 729 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court has jurisdiction over the matter and the Petitioners should be granted the reliefs sought.
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Juma v Mwangi t/a Hunters Lodge Butchery and Jamka Lodge (Appeal E016 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 727 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant resigned from her employment and is not entitled to terminal pay or unremitted NSSF contributions and NHIF dues.
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Kiramba (Suing for and on Behalf of the Estate of Joseph Kiramba Ndungu) v Kinsfolk Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E309 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 753 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit against the 2nd Respondent is dismissed as there was no privity of contract. The 1st Respondent is ordered to pay the Director's award of Kshs.1,497,600 and funeral expenses of Kshs.622,300.
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Maende v Agakhan Education Services (Cause E504 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 867 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The dismissal order of 4th November 2025 is hereby set aside, and the Claim is reinstated for hearing on merit.
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Tala v Kenafric Industries Limited (Appeal E157 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 746 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the termination was unfair and set aside the Judgment and Decree, substituting it with an Order in favor of the Appellant.
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Kenya Shipping Clearing, Freight Logistics and Warehouse Workers Union v Volt Management Services Limited; Keitt Fresh Limited & another (Interested Parties) (Cause E334 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 859 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds the suit against the Interested Parties statute-barred and strikes them out from the suit.
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Miseda v Seven Seas Technologies Limited (Cause 1588 of 2010) [2026] KEELRC 754 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders that Michael Macharia and Wanjuki Muchemi, shareholders and directors of the Respondent, shall personally pay the decretal sum of Kshs. 581,933.29 and USD 59,852.29, together with interest and costs.
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Kibichi v Britam General Insurance Company Limited (Cause E535 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 860 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent had a valid reason for terminating the Claimant's employment due to negligence in performing duties.
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Momanyi v Tononoka Rolling Mills Limited (Appeal E223 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 764 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Appellant did not discharge his burden of proof that he was unfairly terminated, and thus the trial court's dismissal was upheld.
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Wonder Feeds Limited v Andai (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E033 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 721 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court upheld the trial magistrate's findings on liability and the quantum of damages, dismissing the appeal.
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Kenya Union of Domestic Hotels Education Institutions, Hospitals and Allied And Workers v Technical University of Kenya & another (Cause E850 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 866 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent has not failed to remit dues and that the Interested Party cannot enforce its recruitment through this suit.
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Mucheke & 12 others v Registrar of Trade Unions & 6 others (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E056 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 774 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the Registrar of Trade Unions is ordered to quash the registration of the new branch officials and declare the branch elections invalid.
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Nyambura v East Africa Safari Air Expresss (Cause 1399 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 807 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The judgment will not be set aside, and the Respondent will not be granted leave to reopen the matter.
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Elemech Engineering Kenya Limited v Njirani (Appeal E041 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 726 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed, and the case should be set down for hearing.
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Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops trading as Radio Waumini & another v Mbau (Miscellaneous Application E145 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 759 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the Applicants leave to file an appeal out of time
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Auto Sterile (EA) Limited v Were (Appeal 19 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 763 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Appellant is granted leave to produce additional evidence and to amend its Memorandum of Appeal.
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Kibaya v Columbia Developers (K) Limited (Appeal E253 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 714 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's appeal is dismissed. The learned judge erred in law and in fact in her ruling and the consequent orders.