Kenyan case law
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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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Bollore Africa Logistic Kenya Limited v Akuma & another (Appeal E119 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 652 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for extension of time is allowed, and the memorandum of appeal is deemed duly filed and served.
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Karewa & another v Modern Coast Coaches Limited & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 642 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs
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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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Nzili & 2 others v Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) (Appeal E227 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 544 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Interim Judgment)
✦ The appeal is without merit. The judgment in Mombasa CMELRC No. E044 of 2024 is hereby affirmed. Costs to the respondent.
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Mohamed v National Bank of Kenya Limited (Cause 56 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 515 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was procedurally fair, but substantively unjustified.
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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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Ngugi v Freight in Time Ltd (Cause E773 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 521 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court declares the termination of the Claimant's contract unlawful due to procedural flaws and awards compensation and leave pay.
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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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Muli v Davis & Shirtliff Limited (Cause 1444 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 600 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was lawful and fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.
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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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Mbaabu & another v Kenya National Union of Teachers & another (Employment and Labour Relations Constitutional Petition E001 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 516 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court should grant the conservatory orders sought by the Applicants.
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Iloti & 14 others (Acting on their Behalf and on Behalf of the Dock Workers Union of Kenya) v Sang & another; Dock Workers Union of Kenya (Interested Party) (Cause E025 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 554 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The claimants have locus standi, the 14th claimant should be reinstated, the suspension of the 1st to 5th claimants is unlawful, and the Registrar of Trade Unions should protect the property of the interested party.
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Malumbe v Track & Trace Limited (Cause E333 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 529 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant's employment was constructively terminated, and he is entitled to notice, compensation, salary arrears, and leave.
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National Cereals and Produce Board v Wasike (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 597 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The learned trial magistrate erred in law and fact in holding that the Appellant was duly served with summons to enter appearance without proper proof of service and consequently in failing to set aside the ex parte proceedings, interlocutory judgment, and subsequent judgment.
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Mkaya v County Government of Taita Taveta & another (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E007 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 644 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismissed the application to amend the Petition and grant leave to further amend the Petition.
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Barasa v Kenya Trade Network Agency (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E138 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 509 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Declines to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution; directs parties to immediately set down the suit for prosecution
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Kenya Chemical Workers Union v Milly Glass Works Limited (Cause E922 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 526 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court has jurisdiction to hear the dispute. The revocation of the Recognition Agreement cannot proceed before the National Labour Board.
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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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Kiema v Parapet Cleaning Services (Cause 197 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 527 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of employment was unfair/unlawful
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Odero & another v Registrar of Trade Unions (Petition E228 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 523 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed. The Registrar's refusal to issue a temporary certificate is upheld.
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Kiprop v Badar Hardware Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Miscellaneous E032 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 648 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court held that the claim is not time-barred and that the award under the Work Injury Benefits Act is payable as claimed.
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Levs Trading Company Limited v Sibolo (Appeal E074 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 528 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the termination procedurally unfair and upheld the trial court's finding of substantive unfairness. The awards were upheld.
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Okwengu & 34 others v Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (KISCOL) (Cause E014 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 651 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The respondent's application is allowed, and the suits by the 10 claimants are dismissed.
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Ogogoh v Water Services Regulatory Board and Coast Water Works Development Agency & 6 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E018 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 646 (KLR) (26 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application for a conservatory order is dismissed as the terms of service have expired.