Kenyan case law

Nadite & 19 others v National Police Service Commission (Petition 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 36 of 2018 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 2366 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is dismissed with costs.

Omao & another v Arati & 6 others; Nyandieka (Interested Party) (Petition E014 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2331 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Court dismissed the Petitioners' application to disqualify the Interested Party and strike out the Notice of Change of Advocate.

Njihia v Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust (Cause E020 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2367 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was procedurally and substantively unfair.

Kioko & 2 others v Safaricom Limited (Cause 233 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 2399 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the Claimants were not employees of the Respondent and the Training Contract was not vitiated by duress or coercion.

Nyandat v Barclays Bank of Kenya (Cause 124 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2361 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court orders the counterclaim to be marked as settled and the matter closed. Each party will meet their respective costs.

Kapule v Milly Glass Works Limited (Cause 640 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 2476 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The suit was properly dismissed for want of attendance and prosecution

Shariff t/a Shariff Water Supply v Ngwiya (Appeal E058 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2474 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs.

Muambi v Unik Car Hire & Safaries Limited (Petition E002 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2479 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds one month's notice pay and compensation of Kshs. 27,000 appropriate.

Kioko v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission (Petition E014 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2395 (KLR) (4 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The petition does not meet the threshold of a constitutional petition as it does not specify the provisions of the Constitution allegedly infringed and the manner of infringement.

Ngeli v Agility Logistics Limited (Cause 1064 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2409 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's claim is dismissed, and the counter claim is allowed with each party bearing their own costs.

Ngatia v Blueshield Insurance Company Limited (Cause E728 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 2423 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed, Claimant to bear costs

Guo v Beijing Zhongji Jingu Integrated Housing Technology Co Limited & 2 others (Cause E328 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2507 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

Mwithali v One Residence Limited (Cause 1154 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2406 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed for want of prosecution.

Omolo v Kenya School of Monetary Studies (Cause 1261 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 2500 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds in favor of the Claimant, awarding one month's notice, three months' salary as compensation for unlawful termination, costs of the suit, interest on the sums, and a certificate of service.

Shitoko v Maxiguard Equities Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 303 of 2014) [2023] KEELRC 2316 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court declined to grant the orders for payment in installments of 10,000/= per month, allowing payment of the decretal sum as follows: 1/2 the decretal sum within 30 days, the balance in 5 equal amounts until full payment, and costs in the cause.

Prime Mills Limited v Bogonka (Appeal 28 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2424 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent. The learned magistrate's findings on liability and award of damages are upheld.

Odongo v Nakuru County Government Public Service Board & 30 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E001 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2329 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the petition as it was a repetition of the issues in Nakuru Elrc Petition Number E017 Of 2022, which is pending before the Nakuru Court of Appeal.

Mwinzi v Athi River Marble & Granite Ltd (Cause 356 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2408 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant was found to be an employee of the Respondent and is entitled to the relief sought, including salary arrears and annual leave pay.

Gikama & 15 others v County Government of Laikipia & 2 others (Cause 62 & 46-71 of 2016 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 2313 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The claimants' case falls below the threshold expected and must therefore fail. The claim is dismissed accordingly with no order of costs.

Wells Fargo Limited v Karanja & 12 others (Appeal E011 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2493 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents.

Musau v Nairobi City County (Cause 318 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2411 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The claim is dismissed with each party bearing their costs.

Kerubo v Omega Risk Management Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 122 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2318 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The dismissal was unfair as the claimant was not given a fair hearing and the reason for dismissal was not valid.

Kiliru v Proctor & Allan (EA) Limited (Cause 231 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 2496 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found in favor of the Claimant for 14 months' salary, leave dues, compensation for termination, and interest.

Kenya Hotels & Allied Workers Union v Jacaranda Hotel (Cause 1534 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2497 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The suit is dismissed for want of prosecution

Public Transport Operators Union “Puton" v Dovecote Company Limited (Cause E384 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2414 (KLR) (3 October 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to admit, hear and determine the claim due to being time barred.