Kenyan case law

Francis Runji Karingi & 5 others v China Hebei Water Conservancy Engineering Bureau [2014] KEELRC 918 (KLR)

✦ Claimants are deemed to be term contract employees and are entitled to terminal benefits including one month salary, house allowance, leave with pay, and service pay.

Gilbert Atei Onsomu v Parliamentary Service Commission & another [2014] KEELRC 1193 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed

Joel Mwangi v Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd [2014] KEELRC 1003 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed, the orders of 25.11.2013 dismissing the case are set aside, and the claimant is at liberty to take steps to prosecute the suit.

George M. Muchai v Registrar Of Trade Unions & 6 others [2014] KEELRC 108 (KLR)

✦ The Court directs that the Respondent file a response to the application within 14 days and mentions the matter for further directions on 27/11/2014

Vincent Ong’aria Pamba v Modern Security Holdings Ltd [2014] KEELRC 980 (KLR)

✦ Claimant's suit is dismissed with no orders on costs

Harrison Ndungu Mwai & 500 others v Attorney General [2014] KEELRC 1022 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the plaintiffs' claims and ordered the defendant to pay the costs of the suit.

James Okoth Wasonga v Commercial Director Kenya Education Trust Limited Pembroke House [2014] KEELRC 921 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the claimant's termination from employment was not unfair, and the claimant is entitled to Kshs.57,661.00 in compensation for wrongful arrest and detention. The court also orders the respondent to pay 25% of the costs of the suit.

Ferdinand Omoke Nyaende v Bedrock Holdings Limited [2014] KEELRC 819 (KLR)

✦ The claimant is entitled to the amount of Kshs.85,551.90 as calculated by the district labor officer.

Eric Mukumbo v Richard Kinuthia Kamau [2014] KEELRC 712 (KLR)

Phillystance Nzaro v Kenya Airways Ltd. [2014] KEELRC 717 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the subject matter is not res judicata and that the Claimant has not satisfied the legal requirements for granting mandatory injunctions.

Vincent Edward Njoroge & 2 Others v Kenol Kobil Ltd [2014] KEELRC 1095 (KLR)

✦ The court held that David Ohana was in contempt of court and ordered him to be detained in prison for six months.

Linus Chirchir v Midlands Hotel Limited [2014] KEELRC 555 (KLR)

✦ The termination was unfair, and the claimant is awarded Kshs.1,112,064.00 for unfair termination. The claimant is entitled to Kshs.52,514.00 for 17 days worked in October 2011. The claimant is not entitled to gratuity, pay in lieu of notice, or severance pay.

Jacqueline Kwamboka v International Energy Technik Limited [2014] KEELRC 35 (KLR)

✦ The application for review is dismissed with costs to the respondent

Kenya Dockworkers Union v Kenya Ports Authority [2014] KEELRC 315 (KLR)

Urbanus Kioko Wambua v Peminjo Limited [2014] KEELRC 341 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the employment was terminated without a valid reason and in violation of the Employment Act. The Claimant is awarded severance pay, salary in lieu of notice, house allowance, and compensation for rest days.

Joseph Chege Kariuki v Egerton University [2014] KEELRC 1342 (KLR)

✦ The court finds in favor of the plaintiff on all issues and orders the defendant to pay the plaintiff Kshs.19,003.00 plus interest, all monies as ordered in previous judgments, and the plaintiff's costs.

Haji Hassan Mohammed v Salim Mohamed Al-Moudy Ltd [2014] KEELRC 56 (KLR)

William Nembe Obora & 73 others v Rift Valley Railways (K) Limited [2014] KEELRC 1148 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds it necessary to hear the matter in a manner that is just, expeditious, and fair without undue regard to technicalities.

James Mureithi Wangombe v Rachael Kuthi Mua (Sued as Proprietor of Pizza Pan Restaurant) [2014] KEELRC 481 (KLR)

Joseph Kimani Njoroge v Attorney General & another [2014] KEELRC 162 (KLR)

Kenya Chemical Workers Union v Dawa Limited [2014] KEELRC 1157 (KLR)

✦ The court finds that the Kenya Chemical Workers Union has established its right to recognition and orders the respondent to sign a recognition agreement within 14 days.

George Obonyo v Timesales Limited [2014] KEELRC 830 (KLR)

✦ Claimant's case is dismissed with costs.

Winah Warui Kungu v Tony Olaka [2014] KEELRC 192 (KLR)

✦ The Court ordered the matter to be marked as settled in terms of the Consent filed by the Parties on August 20, 2014.

James Davies Njuguna v Simon Mithamo & 3 others [2014] KEELRC 619 (KLR)

✦ The application is rejected, and proceedings continue as per Industrial Court rules

Humphrey Riungu Mukira v Speedsteam World Ltd [2014] KEELRC 363 (KLR)