Kenyan case law
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Nyamai v Imara Steel Mills (Appeal E016 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3738 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the Hon. V.A. Kachuodho (M) in Kajiado CMCC Cause No. 142 of 2016 is set aside.
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Muasa v International Livestock Research Institute & 8 others (Petition E153 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3650 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs.
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Mwangi v Agence Francaise De Developpement (Petition E120 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3664 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition and dismisses the preliminary objection with costs.
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Mwangi & another v National Biosafety Authority & 13 others (Petition E140 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3646 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the appointment unconstitutional, illegal, and void ab initio, and quashed it. It ordered a fresh, transparent, merit-based appointment process for the CEO position.
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Wasike v AAA Growers Limited (Miscellaneous Application E038 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3632 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out and the Applicant's appeal is denied.
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Republic v Inspector General National Police Service & 3 others; Obuba (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E003 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3669 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court issued an order of mandamus directing the Respondents to pay the Ex Parte Applicant the sum of Kshs. 16,600,710 being arrears in salary and allowances for the period 31st August 2000 to 18th August 2020, together with accrued interest.
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Fernandes v Lordship Africa Group of Companies & 12 others (Cause E1040 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 3649 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant was not unfairly constructively dismissed, and the parties agreed to separate on June 8, 2020. The respondents are ordered to pay the claimant Kshs.1,033,333.30 by February 1, 2025, and deliver the claimed motor vehicle, two laptops, and phone or their value by February 1, 2026.
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Maina v Inspector General of Police & 2 others (Petition E092 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3668 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The removal letters dated 8 October 2024 are in breach of the petitioner's rights under Articles 41, 47, and 50 of the Constitution and are declared null and void for all intents and purposes.
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Republic v South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) & 3 others; Muasya (Ex parte) (Judicial Review Application E004 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3712 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The application was merited.
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Kenya Union of Journalists v German Radio and TV International; Kanyuira & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E1081 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3750 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court declines to grant the application for stay.
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Benard v Shree Hari Plaza Limited (Hari Krishna Impex) & another (Miscellaneous Application E018 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3656 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with costs to the applicant
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Kenya Union of Clinical Officers v Baringo County Public Service Board & 49 others (Judicial Review E027 & E057 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 3661 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the job adverts not in accordance with the Approved Career Guidelines and quashed the decision of the Public Service Commission.
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Munyoto v County Government of Kitui & another (Constitutional Petition E005 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3707 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Petitioner's constitutional rights were not violated, and the Respondents' actions were not discriminatory.
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Nzomo v Lukenya Gateaway Limited & 4 others (Appeal E011 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3737 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was allowed with costs.
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Omiyah v Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E1161 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3714 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Claimant has not presented a prima facie case and the balance of convenience tilts against granting interim injunction.
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Republic v Machakos County Assembly Service Board & 2 others; Mutisya (Ex parte) (Judicial Review Application E001 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3731 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The application is merited.
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Oriyo v Adsite Limited (Cause 452 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 3653 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Chamber Summons is struck out with costs due to fatal omissions in its filing and service.
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Onyanch v Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited (Petition E221 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3665 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court declares that the respondent’s actions were unlawful and that the petitioner is entitled to equal opportunity, fair administrative action, and promotion. The court orders the respondent to transfer the petitioner back to Mombasa, pay withheld shifts and allowances, and put in place measures to protect the petitioner.
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Wambui v Teachers Service Commission (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E072 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3631 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petitioner was fairly and justly dismissed and there was no breach of constitutional rights.
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Malome & 170 others v Associated Battery Manufacturers (EA) Ltd; Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E004 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3710 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to determine the validity and merit of the claims of constitutional violations raised.
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Mbugua v Unga Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E193 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3654 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent's issuance of the Show Cause Letter and Suspension Letter was unlawful and that the Respondent's disciplinary process was flawed. The Court directs that the disciplinary process be halted and that the Respondent initiate proper processes based on the law and its own HR manual.
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Bizrock Group Limited v Odhiambo (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E037 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3711 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court allowed the application and granted an order of stay of proceedings pending the intended appeal.
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Katumbi (Acting in person and on behalf of all other Decree Holders) v Athi River Marble & Granite Limited & another; Nextgen Auctioneers (Interested Party) (Cause 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025 & 1026 of 2018 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 3648 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with no orders on costs
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Sinohydro Tianjin Engineering Company Limited v Kalee & another (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E015 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3733 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the trial court erred in awarding the Respondents 12 months’ gross salary as compensation for unfair termination without providing a justifiable reason.
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Juma v Red Mamba Agencies Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E135 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3568 (KLR) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The objections based on section 90 of the Act or section 26(4) of WIBA concerning the enforcement of the DOSH award are dismissed.