Kenyan case law
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John Nduba v Africa Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF Health Africa) [2020] KEELRC 1685 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the Claimant had a legitimate expectation of renewal of his contract based on the express promise in the contract and the HR Policy Manual. The court found that the Claimant's performance was satisfactory and that the Respondent had not fulfilled its obligation to renew the contract.
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Emmanuel Kasandi Mujukane & another v Cosmos Limited [2020] KEELRC 1716 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimants was not unfair, and they are not entitled to compensation or any damages.
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Republic v County Secretary, Country Government of Kiambu & another [2020] KEELRC 1686 (KLR)
✦ The application is dismissed for lack of proper basis.
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Musyoka Muia v Board of Governors, Machakos Girls High School [2020] KEELRC 1734 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds no merit in the Statement of Claim and dismisses it with no order on costs.
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Kiilu v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection & another; Barclays Bank of Kenya (Interested Party) (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application 137 of 2019) [2020] KEELRC 1935 (KLR) (7 February 2020) (Ruling)
✦ The Court dismissed the application for leave to commence proceedings in the nature of judicial review.
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Daniel Kago Gachanja v Inspector General & 2 others [2020] KEELRC 1631 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the suit time barred and incompetent
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Arab Sugal Adow v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Defence & 2 others [2020] KEELRC 1649 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was for a valid reason and a fair procedure was followed.
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Kennedy Muriuki Ndwiga v Kenya Credit Traders Limited [2020] KEELRC 1691 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the claimant's claim was time-barred under section 90 of the Employment Act, 2007, and denied jurisdiction to move further.
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Moses Mwaniki Nderitu v Ibrahim Kinyanjui Gashobe t/a Therasha General Merchants [2020] KEELRC 1630 (KLR)
✦ Employment was terminated for good cause due to theft, and notice pay is not due. Underpayment, overtime, and leave pay are assessed by the Labour Officer. Gratuity is not due.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Agricultural Society of Kenya [2020] KEELRC 1893 (KLR)
✦ The claim is barred in time and is hereby struck out.
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Jane Jerotich Sirma v Postal Corporation of Kenya [2020] KEELRC 1680 (KLR)
✦ The court allowed the application to stay execution and released the seized property. The court also allowed the review of the judgment and recovery of unpaid loans.
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Patrick Onchoke Nyabuto v Rainforest Farmlands (K) Limited [2020] KEELRC 1655 (KLR)
✦ Summary dismissal justified, claims dismissed
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Jane Kinyae Mukua v Alfarooq Hospital [2020] KEELRC 1743 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant’s employment was substantively and procedurally unfair and she is entitled to compensation.
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Susan Misoka v Vegpro Kenya Limited [2020] KEELRC 1676 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination unfair and unjustified, and awards the Claimant compensation and benefits.
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Purity Ithima Muriti v Best Enterprises [2020] KEELRC 1660 (KLR)
✦ Termination of employment is found unfair and compensation is due under the provisions of section 49 of the Employment Act.
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Allan Mwangi Muturi v Kenya Airways Authority [2020] KEELRC 1681 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant was unfair and unjustified
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Kefa Asiago Obwogo v Seventh Day Adventist Church & 2 others [2020] KEELRC 1653 (KLR)
✦ The court found the termination of employment to be fair due to the claimant's alleged theft, and denied notice pay and compensation.
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Rhoda Faith Angwenyi v Narok County Republic Service Board & 2 others [2020] KEELRC 1644 (KLR)
✦ The claims made are found without merit and are hereby dismissed. The claimant shall pay costs to the respondents.
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Bernard Mburi Mary v Nakuru County Assembly Service Board & another [2020] KEELRC 1632 (KLR)
✦ Judgment is entered for the claimant for the payment of the due salaries all being Kshs. 323,200 and 50% of due costs.
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James Magige Mwita v PN Mashru Ltd [2020] KEELRC 1754 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was substantively and procedurally unfair and he is entitled to compensation.
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Robert Mugo Cyrus v Mathew Mugo Gacene t/a Gibs Estate Ltd,Gibs Ltd, Super Gibs Ltd [2020] KEELRC 1766 (KLR)
✦ The motion is devoid of merit and is dismissed
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George Ocharo v Nine One One Security Group Limited [2020] KEELRC 1642 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal was unlawful as there was no notice or fair hearing. The claimant was awarded compensation for one month's gross wage.
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Bernard Mwaura Mbuthia v Nyahururu Water & another; County Government of Laikipia (Interested party) [2020] KEELRC 1657 (KLR)
✦ The court finds no matter of contempt of its orders and declines the application for orders to maintain the status quo.
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Samwel Jefwa Charo v Freight in Time Limited [2020] KEELRC 1701 (KLR)
✦ The claim is statute barred and the Court has no jurisdiction to entertain it.
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David Wanyonyi v Attorney General & 2 others [2020] KEELRC 1690 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the claimant was entitled to the pension and 17 days' pay, but the leave allowance and transport entitlement were already paid and should not be repeated.