Kenyan case law
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Muriunga v Riara Group of Schools Limited (Claim 178 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 13466 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ Dismissal was procedurally fair but substantively unfair due to lack of valid reasons
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Odemba v Governor, County Government of Homa Bay & 3 others (Petition E046 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13454 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the recruitment and appointment of the members of the selection panel violated the County Governments Act and the Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act.
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Chimbagu v A Niaz & Sons Limited (Cause 630 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 13482 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs, and the interim stay of execution is vacated.
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Good Hope Sacco Limited v Kipteng (Appeal 13 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13432 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondents
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Matano v City Bookshop Limited (Cause 166 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 13471 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant was employed by respondent before 2008, and employment was terminated by respondent. Termination was unfair.
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Republic v Lake Basin Development Authority; Chere (Exparte) (Judicial Review E015 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13465 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The respondent’s application does not meet the threshold for review and setting aside of the orders of the court.
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Ngunjiri v Middle East Bank Kenya Limited (Cause 97 of 2019) [2022] KEELRC 13469 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The dismissal order is set aside, and the claimant is required to prosecute the suit within six months or the suit will be dismissed.
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Kitonga v Armoured Security Services (Cause 730 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 13431 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Court awards the claimant compensation and terminal benefits totaling Kshs 243,146.10, including notice pay, payment in lieu of leave, public holidays, rest days, and underpayments.
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Orata & another v County Assembly Service Board, Homabay County & another (Petition E010 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13434 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds no conflict of interest and denies the motion.
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Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers Union v Ryce East Africa Limited (Cause 959 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 13447 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was found to be unfair and unlawful.
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Kisuli v Devki Steel Mills Ltd (Cause 33 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 13486 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The application is unmerited and is accordingly dismissed with no orders as to costs.
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Dreamline Express Limited v Kilonzo (Appeal E007 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 13467 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's failure to comply with the court's orders to file a record of appeal.
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Kamande v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Limited (Cause 323 of 2015) [2022] KEELRC 13455 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with costs
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Chando v Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited (Petition 105 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 13445 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the termination unlawful and unfair, and awards the petitioner compensation equivalent to ten months' salary and other damages.
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Nyangenya v National Police Service Commission & 2 others (Cause E695 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 13446 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court allows the claimant's application dated July 28, 2022, and reinstates his earlier application dated August 19, 2021. The interim orders vacated with the dismissal of the application will be reinstated upon a fresh plea.
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Njeri v Kenol Kobil Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 668 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 13489 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ Termination was unfair due to poor performance without just procedure
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Muthui v Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works & 2 others (Petition E027 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 13464 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs as the intended appeal lacks merit and the judgment cannot be complied with due to a conflicting judgment from a different court.
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G4S Security Services Kenya Limited v Alego (Appeal E004 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13449 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court sets aside the trial court's findings and substitutes a finding that the appellant had a valid reason for terminating the respondent's employment.
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Oseme v Swahili Beach Resort Ltd (Cause 42 of 2019) [2022] KEELRC 13470 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was procedurally and substantively unfair, and the Respondent is ordered to pay compensation for unfair termination of employment, one month salary in lieu of notice, unpaid salary balance, and unpaid leave days.
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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Groove Flowers Limited (Cause 61 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 13437 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal of the grievant is declared unfair and unjustified.
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Odindo v Kenya Airports Authority (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 130 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 13461 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was substantively and procedurally unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation of eight (8) months' salary.
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Karugu v Public Service Board of Nakuru & another (Petition E008 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13462 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application
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Mwangi v Total Kenya Limited (Cause 1247 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 13452 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The suit is dismissed as the claim lacks merit and the respondent treated the claimant lawfully and fairly.
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Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union v Green View Guest House & another (Cause E002 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 13459 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds in favor of the Claimant for the payment of 15 days worked in September 2020, and dismisses all other claims as time-barred.
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Musamali v Trans Africa Motors Ltd (Cause E032 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 13472 (KLR) (8 December 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The dismissal of the claimant's suit is set aside, and the claimant is granted a final opportunity to prosecute the case within six months.