Kenyan case law
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Vivian Muia v Mzoori Limited [2020] KEELRC 1254 (KLR)
✦ Claimant's claim is merited, and she is awarded Kshs. 710,000 as prayed, less statutory deductions.
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Richard O. Pamba & another v Registered Trustees, Kenya Community Development Foundation [2020] KEELRC 1261 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unfair and unjustified, and the Claimants are awarded 15 days' salary per year worked as service pay and 10 months' salary as compensation for the unfair termination.
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Hildah Muthoni v Leading Edge Food & Entertainment Limited t/a John & Jo’s Restaurant (Cause 2157 of 2015) [2020] KEELRC 1258 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (15 April 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The claim will proceed to hearing within 90 days, failure of which will result in dismissal for want of prosecution
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Caroline Masika v Parapet Cleaning Services [2020] KEELRC 1262 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent unfairly constructively terminated the Claimant's services and orders the following remedies: 1 month salary in lieu of notice, 41 days leave, mileage allowance, airtime allowance, and 10 months' salary as compensation for the unlawful termination.
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Amoz Waweru Gatune v Specialized Fibreglass Limited [2020] KEELRC 1232 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to 556,600/= for terminal dues and house allowance, and the Safaricom line will revert to Claimant.
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Onesmus Njenga Gachie v Hydery (P) Limited [2020] KEELRC 662 (KLR)
✦ The judgment of the trial court is set aside and replaced with an award in favor of the Appellant in the sum of Kshs. 150,000 in general damages and Kshs. 2,000 as special damages.
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Solomon Atuti Ombwori v Freight In Time Limited [2020] KEELRC 634 (KLR)
✦ The claim is struck out as it was filed out of time and the Court has no jurisdiction to entertain it.
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Lukas Samarwa Kondo v Njuca Consolidated Company Limited [2020] KEELRC 666 (KLR)
✦ Claimant proved a case of unlawful and unfair termination of employment and is awarded compensation.
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Mwambire Mwayele Ndundi v Mohamed Hassan t/a Saary Nahdy Logistics & Saary Nahdy Logistics (Objector) [2020] KEELRC 669 (KLR)
✦ The application is disallowed with costs to the Claimant, and the Claimant is at liberty to file a formal application to amend his claim to enjoin the correct proprietors of Saary Nahdy Logistics.
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Lucas Otieno Ondong’ v Equatorial Commercial Bank Limited [2020] KEELRC 1302 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the termination was lawful and valid, and the claimant’s claim for compensation and interest is dismissed.
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Kesi Jindwa Karuku v Steel Makers Ltd [2020] KEELRC 689 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant failed to prove the claim of liability and the appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent
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Ronald Wituka Mboyi v Nature Expeditions Africa Limited [2020] KEELRC 1295 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unfair and the claimant is entitled to compensation and a certificate of service.
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Jackson Kiprotich Kurui v Phillips Pharmaceuticals Limited [2020] KEELRC 637 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment on account of poor performance was lawful and fair. The claim for compensation for unlawful termination is dismissed.
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Alfred Sifa Dena v Benjamin Kai Chilumo [2020] KEELRC 690 (KLR)
✦ The Petition is prematurely filed and the Respondent's Preliminary Objection is upheld. The Petitioner's pleadings are struck out in their entirety.
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Mohammed Bocha Gobu v BGP Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 635 (KLR)
✦ The Respondent's application is disallowed with costs to the Claimant
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Republic v Nakuru County Police Commissioner & another; Ex-Parte Applicant Juma Kibwana Mwanjama & another [2020] KEELRC 1906 (KLR)
✦ The court granted leave to the applicants to move the court for further directions within 21 days.
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Machoka Jared Omache v Bob Morgan Services Limited [2020] KEELRC 665 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the dismissal unlawful and unfair, and awards compensation and other remedies.
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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Wells Fargo Limited [2020] KEELRC 1299 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the claimant lacks locus standi due to the lack of a recognition agreement and that the suit is time-barred under section 90 of the Employment Act, 2007.
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Richard Munyao Katuku v Christopher Muthoka Mutua t/a Iseka Grant [2020] KEELRC 1304 (KLR)
✦ The suit is hereby dismissed with no orders on costs.
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Josephat Randa Nyatieno v Vyas Hauliers Limited [2020] KEELRC 687 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to compensation for unlawful termination of employment
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Joseph Waihenya Kabiru v British Council [2020] KEELRC 1314 (KLR)
✦ Interim orders are revived and the respondent is ordered to pay the claimant's dues within 7 days from the date of the ruling.
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Republic v Nakuru County Police Commissioner & another; Juma Kibwana Mwanjama & another (Ex Parte) [2020] KEELRC 853 (KLR)
✦ The ex parte applicants are given leave of 21 days to move the court in terms of Orders (b) of the Chamber Summons dated 1st April, 2020.
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Joscarlos Abukuse Obaga v Global Cargo Movement Ltd [2020] KEELRC 660 (KLR)
✦ The Appellant's claim for compensation for wrongful termination and unpaid salary for June and July 2017 is allowed. The Appellant is awarded 2 months' salary in compensation and 1 month's salary in lieu of notice. The Appellant is also awarded Kshs. 10,000 for unpaid salary for June 2017 and Kshs. 20,000 for July 2017.
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Monica Mwaghania v Koroga Country Club [2020] KEELRC 679 (KLR)
✦ Decline to uphold the Respondent’s Preliminary Objection
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Richard Atandi John v Kenya Ports Authority [2020] KEELRC 691 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the dismissal lawful and fair, and denied the Claimant's request for remedies.