Kenyan case law
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Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA) v Moi University (Cause E032 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2725 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders that the redundancy process be restarted by Moi University in compliance with the Employment Act.
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Mwinyihaji v David Livingstone Limited t/a Mara River Lodge & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E006 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3097 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as there is no merit and no error on record.
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Muchoki v Mediheal Group of Hospitals (Cause E051 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2739 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the circumstances under which the Claimant left employment would constitute constructive dismissal.
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Mbiyu v Maramoja Transport Limited (Cause E255 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2731 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Respondent breached the Employment Contract and constructively dismissed the Claimant.
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Kiprop v Mediheal Group of Hospitals (Cause E054 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2736 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Claimant's resignation was not voluntary and was caused by the Respondent's non-payment of his salary for three consecutive months, which constituted a repudiatory breach of the contract of employment.
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Kiguru v Uptext East Africa Limited & another (Cause E1109 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2703 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Application is dismissed with an order that costs shall be in the cause
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University of Nairobi v Sifuna (Appeal 22 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2698 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application is found frivolous and dismissed with costs
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Mbogo v Amitruck Limited (Cause E600 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2712 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to grant the Mareva injunction sought.
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Atola v Thika Cloth Mills Limited (Appeal E263 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2697 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Appellant was not a permanent employee and was not entitled to protections under the Employment Act. The court also found that the termination was fair and did not award terminal dues.
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Ndunda v Kerio Valley Development Authority (Cause E021 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2708 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Respondent engaged in unfair labor practices and ordered the payment of underpaid amounts.
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Nganga v Kenya Kazi Services Limited (Cause 100 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 2717 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimant's employment was not terminated by way of redundancy and dismisses the suit founded on unfair termination of employment.
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Aloo Romanus & Company Advocates v Simiyu (Miscellaneous Application E024 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2710 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the Applicant's recourse lies in enforcing the mutual agreement, not in taxation of a Bill of Costs.
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Mathuku v African Mission Health (K); Icon Auctioneers Ltd (Interested Party) (Cause E859 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2707 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Execution of the decree is stayed, and the Respondent is ordered to recompute and pay any wrongly deducted money within 14 days.
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Gwakou v Kariuki & 3 others (Being sued as Representatives of Consolata Fathers Society); Absa Bank of kenya PLC, formely Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd & another (Third party) (Cause E286 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2705 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The proposed third parties are not proper and necessary parties to the proceedings.
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Radar Security Limited v Obiele (Appeal E189 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2704 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the stay of execution pending appeal, finding that the applicant is likely to suffer substantial loss and the application has been made without unreasonable delay.
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Sirma & another v National Industrial Training Authority & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E444 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2730 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is time-barred as it was filed outside the three-year limitation period prescribed by the Employment Act.
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New Fulila Day & Night Club v Mulinge (Appeal E186 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2699 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is found without merit and is hereby dismissed with costs.
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Nyabala v Special Olympics Kenya (Cause E534 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2723 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the termination to be unfair and unlawful.
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Metto v Mediheal Group of Hospitals (Cause E052 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2734 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimant was constructively dismissed due to the Respondent's non-payment of salaries for three consecutive months, creating an unbearable working environment.
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Nyambunga v Catholic University of Eastern Africa (Cause E916 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2716 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant's suit is dismissed in its entirety with an order that each party bears its own costs.
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Kimulwo v Chairman, University of Eldoret Council & another (Petition E009 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2724 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is without merit and is hereby dismissed.
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Kahindi & another (Suing for and on behalf of the Estate of Dickson Randu Kahindi - Deceased) v Shyam General Merchants Limited (Miscellaneous Application E068 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2674 (KLR) (2 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the burial expenses claimed exaggerated and clustered in figures, with only the receipt dated 28 July 2023 for the purchase of flowers, white cloth, and perfume being reasonable. The court awards Ksh. 3,700 for burial expenses.
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Shikolio v Transmara Sugar Company (Cause 5 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2669 (KLR) (2 October 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court rectifies the arithmetical error in the judgment and orders the Decree to reflect the correct award of Kshs.165,404.00 as compensation.
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Ogolla v Gichana & 3 others (Cause E027 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2662 (KLR) (2 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The claim is dismissed with costs to the respondents.
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Republic v Bukura Agricultural College & 2 others (Judicial Review E002 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2672 (KLR) (2 October 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The application is dismissed