Kenyan case law
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Philip Kimanzi Munyoki v YMCA [2016] KEELRC 1215 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to compensation for unfair dismissal and unpaid salary and benefits.
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Stephen Mutunga Mbuvi v Hebatullah Brothers Limited [2016] KEELRC 1244 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was found to be unlawful and unfair.
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Peter Apollo Ochieng v Amedo Centre Kenya Limited [2016] KEELRC 1217 (KLR)
✦ The termination was procedurally unfair and unlawful.
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Kenny Kinako v Ringier Kenya Limited [2016] KEELRC 1229 (KLR)
✦ The Respondent did not provide valid reasons for the termination of the Claimant's employment and did not follow due procedure. The Claimant is entitled to remedies.
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John Mungai Kariuki v Mumati staff savings and credit co-operative society [2016] KEELRC 1432 (KLR)
✦ The court set aside the consent judgment and substituted the admitted amount with Kshs. 1,024,033.20.
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Christina Sigowa Wadulo v Solimpexs Africa Limited [2016] KEELRC 1394 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant was forced to resign while on probation, and the Respondent is ordered to pay 1 month's salary in lieu of notice, salary balance for October and November, electricity and water bills, and one-way ticket.
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Michael Kariithi Muthee v Mathira Water & Sanitation Company [2016] KEELRC 1431 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's suit was not time barred as the cause of action accrued on the date of dismissal and the suit was filed within the prescribed time.
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Martin Muleshe Shiroko v Wanjohi Consulting Engineers Limited [2016] KEELRC 1410 (KLR)
✦ The Court allows the application of review only to the extent of allowing a further order by granting Kshs,1,439,529/= underpayment of salary.
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Michael Muriuki Ngari, Jim Kennedy Kiriro Njeru, Eric Kamau Kihara , Milka Karimi , Andrew Chris Kirathe Kamonde,Sospeter Kimani Wanjohi Nyambura,Reuben Munene Nyaga, Micah Ontiri Ombongi, Meoli Lemuta Molibash& Michael Kihambilu Lugwili v Equity Bank of (Kenya) Limited (Cause 1430 of 2015) [2016] KEELRC 1402 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (6 April 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the dismissal was unlawful and orders the Respondent to reinstate the Claimants and pay them compensation.
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Peter Maina Mwaniki v Principle Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government & 8 others [2016] KEELRC 1408 (KLR)
✦ Claimant's application for interim relief and permanent orders is dismissed. The 2nd Respondent is ordered to fill the accident/medical forms immediately. Other prayers are deemed untenable.
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Manzi Luu Musyona & Attorney General on behalf of Minister for Defence & Chairman, Defence Council [2016] KEELRC 1366 (KLR)
✦ The Court declared that the Defence Council that terminated the Petitioner’s Presidential Commission was improperly constituted and violated his rights as guaranteed in the Constitution.
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Philip Thuku Rukwaro v County Government of Nyandarua & another [2016] KEELRC 1467 (KLR)
✦ The motion to restrain the Respondent from recruiting new employees is dismissed.
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Nicholas Wambua Ndunda v Simon Musyoka Kaingo (Cause Cause1992 of 2014) [2016] KEELRC 1370 (KLR) (Commercial and Tax) (1 April 2016) (Ruling)
✦ The claimant's claim will not be struck out, but Kaingo will be struck off the suit and awarded costs.
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Athmani Imbwana Adenya v Kenya Bus Service Management (Cause 1075 of 2014) [2016] KEELRC 1458 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (1 April 2016) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the termination of the employment was by effluxion of time and not due to any unfair or unlawful termination.
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Margaret Adagala Ambe v Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital [2016] KEELRC 1476 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds the dismissal was unfair and not in accord with justice and equity.
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Michael Wanyera v Gulf Energy Transport Limited [2016] KEELRC 1414 (KLR)
✦ Claimant awarded Kshs. 80,000 in compensation for unlawful termination and unpaid salary.
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Daniel Mungai Karanja v Attorney General & another [2016] KEELRC 1461 (KLR)
✦ The claim for defamation is time-barred and struck off, but the suit proceeds on other causes of action
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Paul Kiarie Muiruri v Widrups Group Limited [2016] KEELRC 1384 (KLR)
✦ The Court grants a conditional stay and setting aside, allowing the respondent to deposit the decretal sum within 21 days or face execution.
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Kenya National Union of Nurses v Kenyatta National Hospital Board [2016] KEELRC 1466 (KLR)
✦ The application for stay of execution pending appeal is dismissed with costs.
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Lydia Njeri Ng’ang’a v Board of Management, Birithia Girls Secondary School [2016] KEELRC 1474 (KLR)
✦ The claimant is entitled to 12 months' salaries at Kshs. 14,049.00, making Kshs. 168,588.00, for unfair termination. The claimant is not entitled to compensation for work as a matron or alternative pay for overtime, nor to uniform compensation for 1998 to 2009 and 2012. The claimant's service gratuity is not established due to the dispute on her role.
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Kenya Chemical And Allied Workers Union v Tata Chemical Magadi Limited [2016] KEELRC 1462 (KLR)
✦ The Respondent is ordered to effect the check-off forms in respect of all the affected employees and submit the union dues to the claimant within 30 days from the date of the judgment.
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Cecilia Muthoni Njoroge v Nairobi Stock Exchange Ltd [2016] KEELRC 1468 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the application and found that the claim was not properly pleaded, and the matter is res judicata.
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Moses Lasiti Lepere v Marula Estate Limited [2016] KEELRC 1477 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the termination to be unfair and ordered compensation for the employee.
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Dennis Mbuvi v Raj Shah t/a Kenya Motor Sports Club Bar & Restaurant [2016] KEELRC 1472 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was unjustifiable and unfair, and the Court awards four months' salary in compensation and one month's salary in lieu of notice.
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Jane Wanjiku Wamugunda v Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd [2016] KEELRC 1473 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the plaintiff was not given the opportunity to opt for early retirement and was unfairly dismissed. The court orders reinstatement and compensation.