Kenyan case law

Shlome Jerome v Hacienda Development Holdings [2014] KEELRC 89 (KLR)

Lydia Nyaguthi Njuguna & another v Board of Governors Giakanja Boys High School [2014] KEELRC 1458 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the claimants' employment was fair, and they are entitled to January 2014 salary, compassionate terminal pay, and their respective certificates of service.

Grace Bosibori Nyamongo v Kenya Institute of Administration [2014] KEELRC 1490 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was lawful and the Claimant is not entitled to the prayers sought.

Nicholas Kilonzo Lumumba v Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd [2014] KEELRC 277 (KLR)

✦ The termination was deemed unfair as the Respondent failed to prove the reason for the dismissal.

Patrick Kibui Nyingi v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Limited & another [2014] KEELRC 225 (KLR)

Patrick Nyakundi & another v Joseph Timkui Chirchir & 5 others [2014] KEELRC 748 (KLR)

Henry Morara Ongwenyi v Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission & 8 others [2014] KEELRC 1296 (KLR)

✦ The application is granted, and the Petitioner is restrained from filling the position of Deputy Director, Regional Office pending the hearing.

Unilever Tea Kenya Limited v Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union [2014] KEELRC 1440 (KLR)

✦ The Respondent's motion is incompetent, an abuse of the Court process, and lacks merit and is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Kenya Union Of Domestic,Hotels, Educational Institutions, And Allied Workers [Kudheiha] v Lenana Mount Hotel [2014] KEELRC 682 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Grievants' contracts of employment was wrongful under Section 15 of the repealed Trade Disputes Act.

Jayne Nyagoha Emisembe v Nairobi County Branch Of Kuppet [2014] KEELRC 390 (KLR)

✦ The Court reviews its previous decision and sets aside the orders of 14th February 2014, reinstating the Claimant to the position of Treasurer and staying the suspension pending the main claim hearing.

Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Total Security Surveillance Limited [2014] KEELRC 673 (KLR)

✦ The claim is hereby struck out with no order on the costs

Jenny Luesby v Standard Group Limited [2014] KEELRC 1304 (KLR)

✦ The respondent's application for stay of execution is denied.

Stephen Mihango Mwangi & 2 others v Eastleigh Mattresses Limited [2014] KEELRC 399 (KLR)

✦ The termination was unfair on account of procedure, and the claimants are to be paid compensation and issued certificates of service.

Peterlis Juma & another v Shree Sai Industries Ltd [2014] KEELRC 189 (KLR)

Transport Workers Union v African Safari Diani Adventure [2014] KEELRC 944 (KLR)

✦ The court orders that the amount deposited into Court as auctioneer's charges be released to the Claimant Union for and on behalf of the Grievant Ali Kirao and the auctioneer respectively.

Jafeth Angolo Matang v Surji Singh [2014] KEELRC 1465 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is not entitled to any terminal benefits as he has retired and there are no proved terminal dues.

Kenneth Kipkemboi Settim & another v National Social Security FundThe Board of Trustees [2014] KEELRC 181 (KLR)

George Musasia Embodoka v Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefit Scheme [2014] KEELRC 283 (KLR)

✦ The court grants the claimant an award in the sum of Kshs.555,129.40 for the lump sum payment claimed under paragraph 9 of the statement of claim and admitted under paragraph 5 of the statement of response. The balance of the claim for the unpaid pension for six (6) years from November, 2006 to December 2012 in the sum of Kshs.621,836.50 is referred to the Retirement Benefits Authority for Alternative Dispute Resolution within three (3) months from the date of this ruling.

Edna Cheptum Koskey v Institute for Education in Democracy [2014] KEELRC 178 (KLR)

Grace Achieng Ogot v Sukari Co-op Savings & Credit Society Ltd [2014] KEELRC 967 (KLR)

✦ The termination was unfair and unjustified.

Union of Kenya Civil Servants v Kenya County Government Workers Union & another [2014] KEELRC 987 (KLR)

✦ The recognition agreement signed between the 1st and 2nd Respondents is not in violation of Section 54(1) of the Labour Relations Act.

Peter C. Kamau v Grain Bulk Handlers Ltd [2014] KEELRC 257 (KLR)

Peter Adongo Achola v Bidco Oil Refineries Limited [2014] KEELRC 446 (KLR)

Stephen Katana Kaingu v Pwani Oil Products Ltd & another [2014] KEELRC 1068 (KLR)

✦ Claimant was an employee of 2nd Respondent at the time of termination and his dismissal was unfair.

Kenya Building, Construction, Timber & Furniture Industries Employees Union v Rai Plywood (Kenya) Limited [2014] KEELRC 1078 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the 5% deduction unlawful and orders the respondent to refund the illegally deducted amounts and pay interest from the judgment date.