Kenyan case law

Mambo (Suing as the legal representative of the Estate Of the Lade Robert Mambo Ndiangui) v Kenyatta University (Cause 424 of 2017) [2026] KEELRC 586 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of employment was wrongful, unfair, and unlawful. The claimant is entitled to a declaration, salary in lieu of notice, three months' salary, gratuity, unpaid leave days, and acting allowance before suspension.

Tailors & Textiles Workers & another v Induti (Appeal E197 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 549 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the Subordinate Court's judgment is set aside. The Respondent is ordered to pay Kshs. 1,375,000.00 as the Counter Claim amount, and each party bears their costs of the appeal and Counter-Claim.

Lapana Limited v County Government of Trans-nzoia (Environment and Land Case 8 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 502 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

Omollo v Shabana FC (Cause E005 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 524 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court disallows the production of the document as it is not proof of the payments made to the Claimant.

Flashcom Security Limited v Mariera (Appeal E341 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 505 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.

Koriata v Jet Lite Air Limited (Cause E523 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 679 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Claimant's salary for the months of February to August 2022 was unduly and unlawfully withheld

Bundi & 8 others v Halar Industries Limited (Appeal E135 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 601 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with orders that each party bears their costs.

Kenya Shipping, Clearing, Freight Logistics & Warehouses Workers Union v Vegpro Kenya Limited; Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers Union (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1415 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 533 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court dismissed the application, finding it res judicata and functus ocio, and ordered the refund of the deductions.

Odhiambo v Music Copyright Society of Kenya (Cause 96 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 572 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ Claimant is entitled to unpaid salary arrears for November, December, and January 2018, totaling Kshs.87,000.

Republic v Nairobi County Government & another; Ong’ang’a (Ex parte Applicant) (Employment and Labour Relations Judicial Review E062 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 531 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court orders the Respondents to pay the decretal sum of Kshs. 683,465 and commits the 2nd Respondent to civil jail for contempt of court.

Lumumba v Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd (Cause E008 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 497 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The court held that the applicant has made a case for the grant of an injunction to restrain the respondent from selling the applicant's property and converting the loan to public terms.

Vishelectric Limited v Kithuku (Appeal E002 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 491 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Meditest Diagnostice Services Limited v Mwanza (Miscellaneous Cause E321 of 2025 & Appeal E319, E320, E322 & E25 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 496 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent

Ogina v Standard Chartered Bank (K) Limited (Cause E073 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 625 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of the employment of the Claimant by the Respondent was wrongful, unfair, unprocedural and unlawful.

Onyancha (Suing as a Dependant and Legal Representative of Fredrick Otieno Adumbo (Deceased)) v Gogni Rajope Construction Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E053 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 501 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The suit is dismissed as devoid of merit.

Kahiro v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E235 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 626 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds a case of unlawful termination of employment and orders reinstatement and compensation.

Ongeche v Victory Consultants Limited (Appeal E145 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 576 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The Appellant's claim of unfair termination and redundancy is dismissed as he failed to prove his case.

Maina v Family Dentistry Nairobi (Cause 42 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 615 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's summary dismissal was lawful and fair, and he is not entitled to the relief sought.

Nuclear Power and Energy Agency v Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSH) & 3 others (Judicial Review E058 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 522 (KLR) (25 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The DOSH award is quashed and set aside

Onyando v I & M Bank (Cause E053 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 480 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of employment was found to be unfair and unlawful

Wekesa v UASU; Registrar of Trade Unions (Interested Party) (Cause E158 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 500 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ Claimant/Applicant has not demonstrated an identifiable legal right being infringed, and prima facie case has not been established

Nyabuto v Clerk, Kisii County Assembly & 2 others (Judicial Review Application E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 495 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the Applicant has made out a basis for the grant of the order of mandamus and issues the orders sought in respect of the decree now being enforced. The Applicant will also have the costs of the application. If the sums due remain unpaid after 30 days, interest will be imposed at 14% per annum until payment in full.

Construction House Company Ltd v Ocholla & 4 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E665 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 498 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is granted in part and dismissed in part

Obita v Teachers Service Commission & 7 others (Cause E053 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 484 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's claims are dismissed.

Malusi v Managing Director Wok and Wine (Cause E112 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 493 (KLR) (24 February 2026) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as it seeks to introduce claims which are statute barred and to bring on board other Respondents outside the timelines contemplated under section 89 of the Employment Act.