Kenyan case law
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Ngesa v Mahesh & Tirth Construction Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application e287 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 702 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to review the DOSH award as the statutory procedures for challenging it were not followed.
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Britken Hauliers Limited & another v Kevogo (Cause E241 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 814 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed in part, with the compensation for unfair termination reduced to KShs. 20,000, the contractual gross salary the Respondent was earning.
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Yohannes v Highlight Travel Limited (Cause E831 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 695 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent did not unlawfully vary the Claimant’s employment contract, the unpaid leave arrangement and subsequent salary reduction were lawful, and the termination of the Claimant’s employment was substantively and procedurally fair. The Claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Kimani v Mombasa County Public Service Board & 5 others (Petition E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 699 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The renewal of the contract is quashed, and the 1st IP shall undertake fresh recruitment for the position of MD
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V Chokaa & Company Advocates v Essajee Amijee (EA) Limited (Miscellaneous Application E058 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 691 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Application is not fatally incompetent. The ruling by Hon. Aziza Ajwang' is set aside and remitted for fresh taxation by any Taxing Master other than Hon. Aziza Ajwang'. The Applicant is awarded costs of the Chamber Summons.
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Pride Kings Services Ltd v Odongo (Appeal E094 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 704 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court upholds the findings of the learned magistrate as he neither misdirected himself on the facts or the law. His decision cannot be overturned.
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Victonell Academy Ltd v Mwangi (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E023 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 720 (KLR) (12 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants a stay of execution pending determination of the appeal, but the security deposited between the parties will be retained as security.
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Akaranga & 5 others v Parliamentary Service Commission & 3 others (Petition E246 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 689 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The summary dismissal of the petitioners was unfair and unjust, and they are entitled to damages and reinstatement.
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Morara Apiemi & Nyangito Advocates v Nyamanyara (Appeal E168 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 685 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is misconceived and lacks merit, and is dismissed with no order as to costs
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Muthamia & 5 others v Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E161 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 711 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The petition is struck out as the respondent is not a party to the proceedings and the disciplinary process was initiated by a separate entity.
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Deya & 4 others v Registrar of Trade Unions & 2 others (Petition E168 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 677 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Registrar's decision was not ultra vires and that the process followed for altering the union constitution was in accordance with Article 23 of the union constitution.
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Magambo v Attorney General & 2 others (Petition E098 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 678 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Petitioner has established on a balance of probabilities that the Respondent violated the Petitioner's rights enshrined under Articles 28, 41 and 47 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by failing to communicate to him an adverse decision of the review panel for a period of over two (2) years to his loss and detriment established in this petition.
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Njeri v New Kenya Co-operative Cremaries Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E208 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 680 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds in favor of the Petitioner, reinstating her to the position of Chief Manager Human Resource and Administration
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Mudachi v Nairobi Java House (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1372 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 682 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the Respondent a stay of execution of the judgment on condition that the Respondents deposit the decretal sum in a joint interest earning account in the names of the Advocates of the parties pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal.
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Mutinda v Kitui County Assembly Service Board & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E127 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 686 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Petitioner's supplementary affidavit is struck out for offending the sub judice rule. The Petitioner's allegations regarding the violation of Article 230(4) and Article 232(1)(a) and (g) of the Constitution are dismissed.
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Adan v Ministry of Interior and National Administration & 4 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E077 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 692 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found the Respondents in contempt of court for disobeying the court's judgment and ordered the 4th Respondent, Abdulrahman H. Hemed, to be committed to civil jail for six months.
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Mwaniki v Safaricom Investment Cooperative Society Limited (Cause E1030 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 684 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was lawful and fair, and the appeal is dismissed with costs.
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Kenya Shoe and Leather Workers Union v Azu’s Leather Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 154 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 705 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is reinstated and the Respondent is directed to file a statement of defence within 21 days or the matter will be set down for formal proof in default of defence.
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Kenyatta University & another v Public Service Commission; Chege (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E004 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 681 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Public Service Commission (PSC) has no role in the appointment of Deputy Vice Chancellors and that the Council under the University Charter is mandated to ensure a proper management structure.
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Olum v Kenya National Paralympic Committee (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 32 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 671 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the parties had an employment relationship and that the relationship was unlawfully terminated. The court awards compensation for unfair termination and salary in lieu of notice.
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Chaudhri & Associates v Robert Bosch East Africa (Miscellaneous Application E363 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 667 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to appeal and deems the Notice and Memorandum of Appeal as properly filed and served.
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Pride Kings Services Limited v Akhoi (Appeal E096 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 672 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court upholds the findings of the Learned Magistrate and dismisses the appeal with costs to the Respondent
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Nyawara v Strategic Outcome Consultants Ltd (Appeal E056 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 673 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court upholds the findings of the Learned Magistrate and dismisses the appeal with costs to the Respondent
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Nakitare v Matimamu & 2 others (Environment and Land Case E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 905 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants prayer 3 of the application dated 7/11/2025, and the costs of the application will be in the cause.
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Mwangi v Omoh Homes Limited (Cause E807 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 664 (KLR) (10 March 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the Claimant's case successful and orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant Kshs. 416,181.96 for salary arrears from October to December 2024, one month's salary in lieu of notice at Kshs. 138,727.32, costs of the suit, and interest at 14% pa on the sums above from the date of judgment till payment in full.