Kenyan case law
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Kenya Institute of Management v Ogola (Appeal E080 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 372 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Security deposit is released to the firm of Onyango Jonyo & Co. Advocates for onward transmission to the Applicant
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Ongoro v Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E059 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 382 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Respondent did not provide reasonable accommodation to the Claimant and that the termination was not for a valid reason.
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Adan v Kenya Meat Commission (Cause E765 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 415 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the non-renewal of the Claimant's contract was lawful and that he is not entitled to compensation or other reliefs.
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Taracha v Access Bank PLC (Formerly)Transnational Bank Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 435 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 374 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Respondent did not follow a fair procedure in dismissing the Claimant and thus the dismissal was unlawful.
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Maina v Takaful Insurance of Africa Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E872 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 378 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the stay of execution of the judgment on condition the Applicant deposits the decretal sum in a joint interest earning account within 30 days.
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Mwangi v Kenya Community Development Foundation (Cause E667 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 383 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the employment ended by effluxion of time and the Claimant is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Waithaka v Kenya Forestry Research Institute & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E690 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 377 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant is entitled to payment of all his arrear salaries and pension from the date of suspension to the date of retirement. The claimant is also entitled to accrued pension and interest on the arrears.
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Munyua v Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital & 3 others (Cause 359 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 371 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court allowed the application for change of legal representation and ordered a recalculated outstanding sum with a rate of 12% interest.
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Atiriano v Prime Steel Mills Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 435 of 2017) [2026] KEELRC 375 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant did not prove an employment relationship with the Respondent and dismissed the suit.
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Omwoyo v Debenham & Fear Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E124 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 376 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant was unlawful and unfair, and the Respondent did not follow a fair procedure.
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Mwalele v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E1055 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 388 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Respondent had a valid and fair reason to declare the Claimant redundant due to operational requirements. However, the Respondent was not bound to follow a fair procedure in terminating the Claimant on account of redundancy.
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Kitsao v Brique Energy Limited (Miscellaneous Application E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 370 (KLR) (16 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Orders issued on 14 July 2025 are set aside. DOSH award is reviewed for payment of Ksh. 72,000 to the applicant. Applicant is entitled to his costs.
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Kelwon v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited (Cause E135 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 380 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the termination of the Claimant's employment unfair and unprocedural, and orders compensation of Kshs.1,744,000/=, reversal of loans to staff rates, and issuance of a certification of service.
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Munoko v Finlays Horticulture(K) Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E072 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 422 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds support for negligence in this case as the Respondent did not provide protective gears to its employees.
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Kiriago v Mogire, Executive Secretary, Kuppet Kilifi Branch & another (Cause E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 366 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed. The respondents are at liberty to hold elections as scheduled.
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Gideon v Governor, Kericho County Government & 2 others; Kaptich & 4 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E002 of 2026) [2026] KEELRC 368 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds the Petitioner's challenges are not timely and does not issue an injunction. The 1st Respondent is restrained from appointing any person whose name has been submitted by the Interested Parties as County Secretary, pending hearing and determination of the rest of the application.
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Muregi v Highridge Secondary School (Cause 200 of 2017) [2026] KEELRC 379 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the termination of the Claimant's employment unfair and awards compensation for unfair termination, unpaid salary, and salary in lieu of notice.
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Mwasaha (Suing as The Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Silas Chilango Jambo - Deceased) & another v Suguna Foods Kenya Limited (Miscellaneous Application E003 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 373 (KLR) (13 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Stay of execution of the decree pending appeal, subject to Respondent/Applicant depositing the decreed sum and paying auctioneer's charges within 14 days.
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Ongili v Kansai Plascon Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E832 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 362 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court does not interfere with the Respondent's right to manage the workplace and discipline the Claimant. The disciplinary process and the criminal case can be conducted simultaneously.
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Meditest Diagnostic Services Ltd v SI Mwaura & Co Advocates (Miscellaneous Application E416 of 2015) [2026] KEELRC 361 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found that the Applicant was not required to file an objection before filing a reference, as the ruling contained reasons for the decision. The time for filing the reference began to run from the date the ruling was delivered, and the Applicant had not filed the reference by the time the application for leave to file it out of time was made.
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Abdullahi v Ministry of Interior and National Administration & 3 others (Petition E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 367 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the petition to be properly crafted and presented, and the Petitioner's constitutional rights were not violated.
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Mini Bakeries (MSA) Limited v Chivila (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E149 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 400 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the trial court erred in finding that the Respondent's employment had converted from casual to permanent terms under section 37 of the Employment Act, 2007.
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Rotich v Chemartin Tea Company Limited (Cause E023 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 411 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application for stay of execution pending appeal, subject to the claimant providing security for the due performance of the decree.
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Cheruiyot v Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E070 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 389 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds no basis to fault the decision of the National Executive Council to extend the term of the Independent Electoral Committee.
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Mutua v Flexipack Packaging Solutions Limited (Cause E545 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 360 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that Mutua did not establish an employment relationship with Flexipack and that his employment with Flexipack ceased to be casual after three months. The court did not find merit in the other claims.