Kenyan case law
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Migiro & 15 others v Registered Trustees National Council of Churches of Kenya & another (Cause E175 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 455 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimants have not established sufficient legal grounds to warrant the recusal of the Hon. Lady Justice Christine Noontatua Baari from further handling of the matter.
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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Browns East Africa Plantation PLC (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E010 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 438 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court has no power to extend time on a case where the suit is time barred and lacks jurisdiction to hear the case
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Dunaiski v Kenya Airways PLC (Cause E845 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 452 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Claimant's Notice of Motion is irregular and premature, and is hereby dismissed.
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Ngugi & 3 others v Board of Management Kenya Hospital Association t/a Nairobi Hospital & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E248, E251, E250 & E247 of 2021 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 489 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the claimants' employment was found to be wrongful, unjust, and unlawful.
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Mirithu v County Government of Kiambu & another (Cause E208 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 486 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court upheld the claimant's entitlement to the salary as the employer had not terminated the employment it alleged was irregular.
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Prafulbhai v ISS Global Forwarding (K) Limited (Cause E6523 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 454 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court held that the Respondent has not satisfied the Decree and Certificate of Costs, and that the Claimant has established a basis for examination of directors and third parties under Order 22 Rule 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules. The Court also held that grounds exist for piercing the corporate veil and imposing personal liability on the Respondent’s directors and shareholders. The Court ordered the Respondent to refund the amounts deducted in respect of the Housing Levy and SHIF to the Claimant/Applicant.
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Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers v Sonado Ceramics Limited (Cause E301 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 453 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allows the Respondent to present its case/defence and orders the Respondent to pay costs and attend the defence hearing.
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Koech v National Government Constituency Development Fund (Cause E307 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 465 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds in favor of the Claimant, declaring the interdiction and wrongful dismissal as unfair and unlawful.
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Lipa Later Limited v Wanini (Cause E750 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 463 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The non-compete clause is not enforceable as it is too long after the termination of employment. The Claimant did not demonstrate damages due to the Respondent's post-termination employment.
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Makotsi v Kensalt Limited (Cause E048 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 459 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant’s termination was procedurally fair and lawful.
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Kingori v Magic Slots Limited (Miscellaneous Application E199 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 451 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court adopts the Director's award and enters judgment for the Applicant in the sum of Kshs.147,661.54, with interest and costs.
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Mavutta v National Social Security Fund Board of Trustees (Cause E653 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 458 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ An employer-employee relationship existed between the Claimant and the Respondent, and the termination was unfair.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Nanak Engineering Works (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E006 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 468 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant has not convinced the court that it is permitted under its constitution to represent employees of the Respondent.
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Kanyi v Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Board & another (Cause E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 476 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Claimant is not entitled to a transfer of the bond as he effectively terminated his employment rather than seeking to have the bond formally transferred. The Respondent lawfully demanded payment of the bond amount and unearned leave allowance.
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Kigen v Stabex International Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E011 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 470 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court dismissed the appeal, finding that the termination was neither unlawful nor unfair and that the Appellant was not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Otieno v University of Nairobi (Cause E205 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 403 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ Gratuity must be computed at the rate stipulated in Clause 40(h) of the CBA from the date of employment to the date of exit.
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Jonah t/a Mwakio, Kirwa & Company Advocates v Union of Kenya Civil Servants & 2 others (Miscellaneous Application E051 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 401 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is incompetent as it is not founded on a valid Certificate of Costs signed by the taxing officer who taxed the bill.
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Krijnen v Nas Airport Services Ltd (Cause E013 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 460 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent unlawfully terminated the Claimant's employment contract and awards unpaid leave days and 24 months' salary. The Court does not address the Claimant's claims for severance pay and discrimination.
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Hacienda Development Limited v Lekairab (Appeal E044 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 430 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed as the appellant's application to reopen the case was not timely and properly filed, and the judgment was delivered as scheduled.
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Simiyu v Consolbase Limited (Appeal E136 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 435 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court revives the appeal and extends time to file the full Record of Appeal within 14 days lapsing on 6 March 2026, with the appellant meeting the respondents' costs assessed at Ksh. 20,000 to be paid within 14 days.
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Yoya v Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Education Institutions and Hospitals Workers & 2 others (Petition E011 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 407 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The orders granting the Petitioner's application are put on hold until further notice.
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Kenya Chemical Workers Union v Umoja Shoe Company Limited (Cause E048 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 474 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the Respondent in breach of the constitutional guarantee of fair labour practices and orders the Respondent to deduct union dues from its employees with effect from March 30, 2026.
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Oranjah v Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Cause E044 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 409 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the claimant did not work for 90 days after his employment was terminated and dismissed his case.
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Oluoch v Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Cause E048 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 439 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found insufficient evidence to support the claimant's claim of working after her contract was terminated and dismissed the claim.
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Khatenja v Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science & Technology (Cause E047 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 419 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the claimant did not render services for 90 days and thus was not entitled to the relief sought.