Kenyan case law
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Kavoi v Metal Crowns Limited (Appeal E361 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 617 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was allowed, and the Judgment and Decree of the Hon. L. Njora (SPM) was set aside.
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LWB v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E038 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 548 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was valid and in accordance with the law
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Gisaina v Co-operative Bank (Cause 540 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 559 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court sets aside the order of 26th July 2023 dismissing the Claimant's suit for non-attendance and reinstates the Claim.
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Royal Garments Industries EPZA Limited v Kimilu (Appeal E122 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 619 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination was not unfair and dismissed the appeal.
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Teachers Service Commission v Mutiso (Appeal E126 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 618 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent. The Ruling and Order of the Hon. T. Orlando (PM) delivered on 2nd April, 2025 in Nairobi CMELRC E958/2024 between the parties is upheld.
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Mathenge v Tokea Solutions Limited & another (Cause E851 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 537 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the Claimant was engaged under a contract of service and was constructively dismissed, and awarded prorated salary for May 2024.
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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Beauty Line Limited (Cause E007 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 608 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to reissue the order compelling the Respondent to execute the Recognition Agreement as it is already in place. The application to deem the Appeal as withdrawn is not urgent.
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Fawell v Mgh North Support Services Limited (Cause E151 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 569 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the termination was not substantively justifiable and that the Respondent did not demonstrate procedural fairness.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Bhumi Distributors Limited (Cause E067 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 623 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the employment of the Grievants was fair as the Respondent complied with the Employment Act's redundancy provisions.
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Oduya v Omya East Africa Limited (Cause E1048 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 563 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent did not establish that the Claimant's alleged poor performance constituted a valid and fair reason for terminating his employment.
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Mailu v Butt (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E114 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 647 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is merited, and the order adopting the revised award is set aside. The application dated 8th November 2024 is dismissed.
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Ayesa v Elosiuba & another (Cause E939 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 575 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court awards the Claimant one month salary in lieu of notice, compensation for unfair termination of employment, and a certificate of service.
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Mandela v Workinsights Limited (Cause E578 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 611 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders the directors to appear before the Court to show cause why they should not be committed to civil jail or compelled to jointly and severally satisfy the decretal sum. The corporate veil of the Respondent Company is lifted, and its directors are held personally liable for the decretal amount.
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Delamere Estates Limited v Kuyioni (Appeal E047 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 607 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Judgment of the Trial Court is stayed pending the Appeal, with the condition that the decretal amount of Kshs. 167,147 be deposited in Court within 14 days of this Ruling.
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Biashara Masters Sawmills Limited v Shikutwa (Appeal E063 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 557 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court declines the appellant's application and closes the file without costs.
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Institution of Engineering Technology of Kenya v Kenya Rural Roads Authority & another (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E023 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 555 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court upheld the respondent's decision to advertise jobs for both engineering technologists and registered engineers, finding no discrimination.
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Indure v County Government of Mombasa & another (Cause E100 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 545 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The claimant's case is dismissed as he has not exhausted internal dispute resolution mechanisms under the County Government Act and Public Service Commission Act.
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Kenya Aviation Workers Union v Kenya Airports Authority (Cause E913 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 512 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Taxing Master's order is set aside due to an error in assessing costs and misconstruing the value of the subject matter.
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Cosmas & 2 others v Natembeya, Governor, Trans Nzoia County & 8 others; Wamalwa & 3 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 596 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Contemnors in contempt and orders them to comply with the decree by reinstating the Petitioners to their previous positions or equivalent ones.
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Katushabe v Ding & another (Cause E009 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 553 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The claimant's application for temporary injunction is dismissed. The claimant is ordered to have access to the workplace to collect personal items.
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Omesa v Otieno, The Principal Kisii National Polytechnic & 3 others (Petition E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 506 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court declines to grant injunctive relief and dismisses the motion with no order as to costs.
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Mwahendo v Muslims for Human Rights (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E020 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 645 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court holds that the audio recording should not be admitted as evidence due to lack of consent and privacy concerns.
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Odongo v County Government of Taita Taveta & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E006 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 643 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection raised by the Respondents is dismissed.
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Mwaluma v KCb Bank Kenya Plc (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E392 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 534 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Respondent terminated the Claimant's services through a redundancy process with procedural infirmity, but the Claimant waived her right to compensation for unfair termination.
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Kenya Shoe and Leather Workers Union v Technoplast Limitd (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E547 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 532 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ There was a valid agreement between the parties to remit Ksh. 30,000 per month as union dues for casual employees. The agreement is no longer enforceable due to practical difficulties in implementation.