Kenyan case law
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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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Shah v Wafula (Appeal E195 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 447 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The appeal is without merit.
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Mativo v KCB Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E001 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 492 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Summary dismissal was procedurally unfair
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Kbunja v Cup of Joe Limited (Cause E096 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 433 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed as without merit
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Tabaka Mission Hospital v Mutai (Appeal E080 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 425 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the order to mention the matter on 26th February 2026 and dismisses the application for a stay of execution
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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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Salimo v Tavevo Water & Sewerage Co. Limited (Cause 70 of 2019) [2026] KEELRC 490 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the termination of the Claimant's employment to be procedurally unfair and unjust.
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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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Obudho v Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Cause E701 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 416 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The contract of service was lawfully terminated
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Abdalla v Dreamline Express Limited (Miscellaneous Application E080 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 446 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application by the 2nd respondent is dismissed with costs to the applicant. The 2nd respondent is ordered to pay the DOSH award plus burial costs at Ksh. 2,889,000 plus costs and interests due to the applicant and the 1st respondent.
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Odhiambo v Washington State University Global Health-Kenya (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E242 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 442 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the termination of the contract was unlawful as the Respondent did not provide substantive justifications and did not adhere to fair procedure.
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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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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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Progressive Credit Limited v Onyango (Appeal E067 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 402 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with no order as to costs as the judgment was not tainted by a wanton disregard for the law.
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Kithoka v Cook N’Lite Ltd (Appeal E233 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 398 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court affirmed the trial court's finding of liability but reduced the quantum of damages awarded.
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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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Kavisa v Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology (Cause E045 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 408 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant was not employed for 3 months and was not entitled to salary and gratuity
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Kimeu v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E507 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 417 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Respondent's decision to terminate the Claimant's services was not legitimate due to the Respondent's awareness of the accident and the Claimant's disability prior to 2018.
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Ogol & another (Suing as the Legal Representatives of the Estate of Ibrahim Oketch) v Badar Hardware Limited & another (Cause E0116 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 445 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimants are bound by the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding and cannot be discharged from their obligations. The 2nd Respondent is not properly enjoined in this suit. The Claimants are entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Maganga v Jenebys Enterprises Limited (Cause E021 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 429 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The claims are without merit, except for the claim for unpaid leave.
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Wabuge v Transsnet Payments Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E685 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 405 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the redundancy process was irregular and that the decision to terminate the contract was not based on a proper redundancy process.
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Ashoro v Cargil Kenya Limited (Cause E025 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 478 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was procedurally unfair.
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Ombuya v Cook N’ Lite Limited (Appeal E070 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 448 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's judgment is upheld.
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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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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.