Kenyan case law
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Wasika v Caddell Construction Co (DE) LLC; Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (Interested Party) (Petition E073 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3383 (KLR) (20 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The claim is not time-barred, and the employer's termination was unfair. The employer is ordered to pay compensation and damages.
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Wanyoike & another v Mentor Sacco Society Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E002 & E003 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 3353 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The claimants' employment was terminated for valid and fair reasons.
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Republic v County Secretary Nyamira County Government & 3 others; Nyachiro t/a Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co Advocates (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E028 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3428 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The ex parte Applicant is entitled to the reliefs sought, and an order of mandamus is granted.
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George v Pollman’s Tours & Safaris (Cause 271 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3347 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the orders sought in the notice of motion application.
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Obungu & 3 others v Bandari Football Club (Cause E079, E080, E078 & E077 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 3454 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of employment was unfair and without just cause, and the claimants are entitled to remedies.
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Sangare v International Planned Parenthood Federation & another (Cause E621 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3303 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The gag order is dismissed as the Respondents failed to identify specific information to protect and did not analyze the limitation of rights required by Article 24 of the Constitution.
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Universities Academic Staff Union v University of Nairobi; Ouma (Interested Party) (Cause E700 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3368 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The subject matter of this claim is sub judice and the matter is withheld pending the final determination of Petition No E118 of 2021.
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Kenya Red Cross v Bende (Miscellaneous Application E013 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3336 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the Applicant leave to appeal out of time and stays the execution of the judgment and decree.
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Githinji v Topcare Lands Investment Limited (Cause E844 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3369 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court ruled that the claimant's salary exceeded the threshold set by the instrument donating jurisdiction to the Magistrate's Courts, thus falling within the jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
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Kitonga & 11 others v Shreeji Chemicals Limited & 2 others (Cause 370 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3457 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed, and each claimant shall pay Ksh.500 to the 1st respondent.
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Hamisa v Karisa (Appeal E066 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3461 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is successful, the judgment in Lamu CMELRC No. E031 of 2021 is set aside in its entirety
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Republic v County Secretary Nyamira County Government & 3 others; Nyachiro t/a Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co Advocates (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E026 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3429 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Ex Parte Applicant is entitled to the reliefs sought
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Hamisi v Modern Coast Express Limited (Cause E071 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3468 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the current claim is not sub judice and there is no abuse of court process, allowing the claim to proceed on the merits.
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Republic v County Secretary Nyamira County Government & 3 others; Jones Nyachiro t/a Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co. Advocates (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E027 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3423 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Ex Parte Applicant is entitled to the reliefs sought, and an order of Mandamus is issued compelling the Respondents to pay the judgment debt and interest.
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Gathondeka v Attorney General (Ministry of Defence) & another (Cause 983 of 2014) [2023] KEELRC 3393 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders the payment of kshs 822,505/- to the claimant, including underpaid salary, retirement benefits, house allowance arrears, and costs.
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Bridge International Academies Limited v Wasgongo (Appeal E045 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3462 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the dismissal was unfair and that the respondent was entitled to certain dues, but the appellant was not liable for the costs of the suit.
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Luke v Timsales Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 131 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3311 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ Award of Kshs. 500,000 for general damages and Kshs. 13,800 for special damages
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Kenya Union of Road Contractors and Civil Engineering Works v China Railway No 10 Engineering Group Company Limited (Cause E047 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3430 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds in favor of the Claimant and orders the Respondent to commence deduction of union dues from the wages of its members and remit the same to the Claimant union.
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Katana v Tarmal Wire Products Limited (Appeal 20 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3458 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs, as the Practice Directions issued by the Chief Justice do not negate the law but apply to consolidate and standardize practice and procedures for the courts.
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Republic v County Secretary Nyamira County Government & 3 others; Jones Nyachiro t/a Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co. Advocates (Exparte) (Judicial Review Application E025 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3422 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants an order of mandamus compelling the respondents to pay the judgment debt and accrued interest.
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Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union v Better Masaku Kenol Service Station & another (Cause 1539 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3367 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The grievants are entitled to salary in lieu of notice, days worked in August and November 2017, leave for 3 years, 12 months compensation, house allowance for 3 years, and underpayment 2015-2017.
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Ouma v Migori County Assembly Service Board & 2 others (Petition E032 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3427 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The petitioner’s motion is dismissed with costs.
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Kenya Petrolium Oil Workers Union v Indo Kenya Petrol Chemicals Limited (Cause E094 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3469 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant's union has not achieved the required simple majority of unionisable employees, and the claim is dismissed.
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Kenya National Union of Nurses v County Public Service Board of Nakuru & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E029 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3374 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismissed the preliminary objection and ordered the main claim to proceed.
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Republic v County Secretary Nyamira County Government & 3 others; Jones Nyachiro t/a Nyachiro Nyagaka & Co. Advocates (Exparte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E030 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3425 (KLR) (19 December 2023) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants an order of mandamus compelling the respondents to pay the judgment debt and interest.