Kenyan case law
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Maisha Steel (EA) Limited v Mussah (Miscellaneous Application E298 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2804 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for extension of time to file an appeal is allowed, and an order for stay of execution is granted.
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Sanergy Limited v Murigi (Cause E538 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2802 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the Claimant's claim.
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Mwaidza v Babito General Contractor & Suppliers Limited (Appeal E053 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2788 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The respondent's application for a stay of execution is dismissed, and the taxation process proceeds.
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Mekenye v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause 1813 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 2928 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court determined that the Claimant's retirement was not pursuant to the 2014 Circular but in accordance with the Human Resources Manual. The Court found that the Claimant was entitled to three months' termination notice or salary in lieu.
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Chirchir & 39 others v West Pokot County Government & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E001 & E002 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 2858 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court vacates the orders dated 26th February, 2024 restraining the Respondents from lling any of the positions which at the material time were held by the Claimants, and the orders dated 28th May 2024 suspending the recruitments that were to be undertaken by the Respondents pursuant to the declaration of vacancies which closed on 28th February 2024.
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Gichuhi v Tropikal Brands (Africa) Ltd & another (Cause E226 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2797 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court's ruling on 1st March, 2024 application is set aside, and the application is fixed for hearing on priority basis.
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Suhara Transport (K) Limited (Previously trading as Primefules Kenya Limited) v Mwalimu (Miscellaneous Application E078 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2810 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted 14 days to file and serve its appeal out of time.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Maliwa Workforce Services Limited (Cause E007 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2877 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Grievants was both procedurally and substantively unfair.
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Patel t/a Akshar Ventures v Mabinda (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E007 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2826 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and the sum of Ksh.270,738 deposited in the joint interest earning account in the names of counsel for both parties is released to Wambua Kigamwa & Company Advocates.
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Murungi v Daini & F & B Limited t/a Funky Monkey Ventures and Salty Squid (Cause 12 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2865 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant was an employee on permanent terms, and the summary dismissal was unfair.
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Maisha Steel (EA) Limited v Munyao (Miscellaneous Application E299 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2808 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for extension of time to file an appeal is allowed, and an order for stay of execution is granted.
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Seneca East Africa Limited v Mudaki (Appeal E013 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2884 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that an appeal cannot be filed out of time without prior leave of the court, and an application for extension of time must be made in the existing appeal.
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Parapet Limited v Mwangoya & another (Appeal E136 of 2024 & E120 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 2809 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed ELRCA E120 of 2024 with costs and struck out ELRCA E136 of 2024. A note was placed in both files to avoid further duplication of applications.
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Sana Industries Limited v Violet (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E234 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2799 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the appellant leave to appeal out of time and granted an order for stay of execution and proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
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Alubale & another (Suing for and on Behalf of the Estate of Silvano Okili Mbandu - Deceased) v Saumu Construction Services Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E013 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2789 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application for stay of execution is dismissed with costs to the applicants.
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Odhiambo v SGS Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 256 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2790 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the employment of the Claimant on grounds of redundancy violated provisions of the Employment Act, 2007.
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Kenya Chemical Workers Union v Beta Healthcare International Limited (Cause E982 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2786 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that Annex B of the CBA, when read together with the substantive clauses, creates enforceable obligations. The court found that the Respondent did not fully implement the CBA for two members of the union.
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Ongweso v Green Pastures Farm (Appeal E011 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2801 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, the stay of execution is set aside, and the respondent is ordered to release the decretal sum plus costs to the appellant.
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Arunda v Attorney General & 2 others; Law Society of Kenya (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E090 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2999 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court declared that the Director of Work Injury Benefits is not an administrator with quasi-judicial authority and that the procedure for institution of complaint for injury compensation under the Work Injury Benefits Act does not conform to principles of natural justice.
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Jin v Kwale International Sugar Company Limited; BN Kotecha & Sons Limited & 2 others (Objector) (Cause E010 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2812 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Execution against the 1st and 2nd objector properties is stayed. Execution against the 3rd objector's properties is lawful and legitimate.
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Friendship Containers Manufacturers Limited v Sibwoga & another (Appeal E295 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2794 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter due to the Work Injury Benefits Act 2007, which confers powers of adjudication upon the Director of Occupational Safety and bars court proceedings.
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Karanja v Kenya Revenue Authority & another (Cause E844 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2798 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The motion is dismissed with no orders on costs.
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Njogu v Director D Light Solars Co Ltd (Cause E412 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2805 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found there was a misjoinder of the Respondent in the proceedings.
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Omwoyo v University of Eastern Africa Baraton (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E029 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2878 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The downgrading of the Claimant from Lecturer to Tutorial Fellow 1 was not irregular or unjustified. The Respondent followed due process in the Claimant's retirement.
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Olando v Meridian Medical Centre Limited (Cause 710 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2787 (KLR) (16 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant on the ground of redundancy is unlawful and unfair.