Kenyan case law
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Judy Wacera Njau v Belladonna Pharmacy Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1476 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the termination was not unlawful but was discriminatory due to the Claimant's pregnancy.
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Benson Momai Mongai v Attorney General [2019] KEELRC 1429 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed with the claimant's claim statute barred due to the Public Authority Limitation Act.
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Mwangi Muiruri v G4s Security (K) Limited [2019] KEELRC 1453 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was fair and he is not entitled to the prayers sought.
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Patrick Okoko Nyakwara v Malva Coach Builders Limited [2019] KEELRC 1436 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was fair as the claimant was aware of the reason for dismissal and given an opportunity to defend himself. The claimant cannot claim leave and service pay as he was a casual worker.
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Mary Otwani Makokha v BOG Mabale Primary School & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 1516 (KLR)
✦ The termination was valid and fair, and the claim is dismissed.
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Laban Kasievela v Jiangxi Zhqngmei Engineering Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1576 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the dismissal was not for a valid reason and a fair procedure was not followed.
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Labour Officer Kakamega County v Rodgers Senati Mulemi [2019] KEELRC 1530 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the Respondent was the employer of the Claimant and the grievant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Mathews Oduol Otieno & another v Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science And Technology & another [2019] KEELRC 1540 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the summary dismissal was not for a valid reason and was not effected following a fair procedure.
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Michael Babwoya Bahola v Kenya National Union of Teachers & 3 others [2019] KEELRC 1501 (KLR)
✦ Interlocutory injunction granted restraining Respondents from retiring Claimant on grounds of age
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Alfred Kisiangani Nyongesa v West Kenya Sugar Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1558 (KLR)
✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the claims by the Claimant and strikes out the suit for want of jurisdiction.
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National Union of Domestic Workers (Represented by officials and promoters of the union Namely:- Paul khamasi, Musa Kabaya, Moses Mwangi, Alex Shishanya, Sylvia Iminza, Michael Anyula, Samwel Mwangi, Christine Nesabo, Lyndah Andeso, Rose Naliaka, Francis Furee, Edith Vhenda, Charles Salano & Hellen Inyangala v Registrar of Trade Unions; Kenya Union of Domestic Workders Educational Instituions and Allied Workders (Kudheiha) (Interested Party) (Appeal 1 of 2018) [2019] KEELRC 1557 (KLR) (30 May 2019) (Judgment)
✦ The registrar of Trade Unions decision of refusing to register is quashed.
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Jessica Mutenyo Lubwa v David Simiyu Muchele t/a Satelite Hotel Webuye [2019] KEELRC 1507 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimant was not dismissed from employment but rather left voluntarily for a day off. The Respondent did not provide a valid reason for barring her from returning to work.
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Patrick Murambi v Nzoia Sugar Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1548 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the termination of the Claimant's employment was not for a valid reason and that the Respondent violated the Employment Act and the Rules of natural justice.
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Moses Nyaga Nkabu v Gulsan Insaat Sanayi Turizm Nakliyat Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi Co. Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1573 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to one month's salary in lieu of notice, six months' salary as compensation, costs of the suit, and interest on the amounts
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Daniel Mbai Mutua v H. Young & Company East Africa [2019] KEELRC 1543 (KLR)
✦ Claimant is entitled to one month's pay in lieu of notice, 6 months' salary as compensation for unlawful dismissal, certificate of service, costs of the suit, and interest.
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Benjamin Kipkoech Koskei v Governor, Nakuru County,County Government of Nakuru & County Government of Nakuru (Petition 11 of 2019) [2019] KEELRC 1460 (KLR) (29 May 2019) (Ruling)
✦ The Court is satisfied that an order in terms proposed by the Petitioner is warranted, but due to existing orders, the Petition is directed to be placed before the Court sitting in Nakuru for further orders/directions.
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Reginald Asibwa & another v Kenya Airways Limited [2019] KEELRC 1537 (KLR)
✦ The application for review is dismissed as there is no new evidence or error on the face of the record
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Air Kenya Express Limited v Leonard Odhiambo [2019] KEELRC 1428 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds for the Claimant and awards 3 months' salary as notice pay, after deducting statutory deductions.
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Joseph Oduor Otieno v National Bank of Kenya Limited [2019] KEELRC 1483 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair and unjustified due to lack of valid reasons and due process.
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Joseph Wanjohi Njoroge v Hellen Wairimu Njoroge [2019] KEELRC 1546 (KLR)
✦ The suit is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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Luke Muthengi Kasoni v Adix Plastics Limited [2019] KEELRC 1413 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant was unfair and unjustified.
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James Finlay (Kenya) Limited v Elly Okongo Inganga & 6 others [2019] KEELRC 1452 (KLR)
✦ The Court will allow the Amended Originating Notice of Motion and issue orders in terms of the ruling delivered on 22 February 2019.
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Owen Macharia Maina v Brava Food Industries [2019] KEELRC 1561 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed as the claimant has not met the threshold for the orders sought.
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Dorothy Mwanzia Ng’ang’a & 4 others v Machakos County Government & 4 others [2019] KEELRC 1514 (KLR)
✦ The Petitioners' suspension is lifted, and they continue to serve as Members of the Board. Damages of 500,000/= are awarded to each Petitioner for the breach.
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Jared Odawa Oluga v Bethany Village Africa [2019] KEELRC 1560 (KLR)
✦ Claimant's claim is dismissed with no costs awarded