Kenyan case law

Patrick Kariithi Wahome & 114 others v County Government of Laikipia & another;Transitional Authority & another (Interested Parties) [2020] KEELRC 1771 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the application as the respondents were not ready for hearing due to the delay in the passage of the Division of Revenue Allocation Act.

Joseph Ogembo Mose v Lochab Bros Company Ltd [2020] KEELRC 1773 (KLR)

✦ The court dismissed the claimant's case as he failed to prove unlawful termination and the burden of proof lies with the employee.

Allan Bilabili Kilaini v Woolmatt Limited [2020] KEELRC 1595 (KLR)

✦ The claims for underpayment and non-payment of wages are found without merit.

Dancun Odera Sande v United Millers Limited [2020] KEELRC 1763 (KLR)

✦ The termination was justified and fair, and the claimant's claims are without merit.

Paul Kipkemoi Kiptoo v Board of Trustees National Social Security Fund (NSSF) [2020] KEELRC 1749 (KLR)

✦ The court denied the respondent's application for a stay of execution.

Isaac Newton Kinity v Attorney General [2020] KEELRC 1772 (KLR)

✦ The claims are time-barred under section 90 of the Employment Act, 2007, and the court dismisses the suit with costs.

Kenya Petroleum Workers Union v Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited [2020] KEELRC 1860 (KLR)

✦ The Court found that there was no valid reason for the Grievants' dismissal and that the dismissal was procedurally unfair.

Alexander Oduor Oboya v Catholic Diocese of Nakuru [2020] KEELRC 1733 (KLR)

✦ The claims are found without merit and are hereby dismissed. Each party shall bear their own costs.

Berard Mogaka Omwando v Comply Industries Limited [2020] KEELRC 1599 (KLR)

✦ The claimant's claims are dismissed as the employment was terminated voluntarily and there is no compensation due.

Ruth Wairimu Muigai v Leonard Githaiga Kamau t/a Gituamba Hotel [2020] KEELRC 1596 (KLR)

✦ Application is allowed; warrants of attachment are found irregular, illegal, and recalled

Dinnah Namalwa Simiyu v Microsoft Africa Limited [2020] KEELRC 1777 (KLR)

✦ Judgment in favor of claimant for salary for April and May, unpaid leave, and costs.

Peter Wambugu Kariuki & 16 others v Kenya Agricultural Research Institute [2020] KEELRC 1621 (KLR)

✦ Application granted

Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union v James Finleys (Kenya) Limited (Finleys Flowers) [2020] KEELRC 1892 (KLR)

✦ The orders sought in the application dated 4th November, 2019 shall not issue.

Aboud Suleiman Salim v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited [2020] KEELRC 1662 (KLR)

✦ The Court declares the dismissal unfair and orders the Respondent to pay the Claimant compensation equivalent to 7 months' gross salary, arrears of withheld half salary, and interest on the compensatory award.

Nicholas Chunguli Kaduka v Kakamega Millenium Diesel Works [2020] KEELRC 1764 (KLR)

✦ The court found in favor of the claimant on all issues and ordered the respondent to pay the claimed amounts.

Kenya National Private Seurity Workers Union v Riley Security Services Limited [2020] KEELRC 1769 (KLR)

✦ The application is allowed, and the suit is dismissed with costs to the respondent.

Meshack Ombui & 13 others v Hamisi Njenga t/a Premier Technical Consultants; Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia(Interested Party) [2020] KEELRC 1831 (KLR)

✦ The Preliminary Objection is dismissed as the Applicants have not provided evidence to prove they are a limited liability company.

Melkor Pola Kalama v Brookside Dairy Limited [2020] KEELRC 1731 (KLR)

✦ The claim is statute barred and is therefore struck out with no order for costs.

Kennedy Mutua Mwangangi v Madison Insurance Company (K) Limited [2020] KEELRC 1890 (KLR)

✦ The court found the deduction unlawful and ruled that the claimant was constructively dismissed.

Joel Nyamweya v Bedrock Security Group Limited [2020] KEELRC 1855 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is awarded compensation and terminal benefits totaling Kshs. 522,417.50

James Kisyanga Maanga v Njuga Consolidated Company Limited [2020] KEELRC 1787 (KLR)

✦ The claim for leave and house allowance is dismissed, and the only remedy is the amount indicated in the Respondent's Appendix 5 showing tabulated final dues.

Thomas Masila Mackenzie v Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) [2020] KEELRC 1865 (KLR)

Paul Gakure Wangare v Aldonai Enterprises Limited [2020] KEELRC 1854 (KLR)

✦ The court finds for the Claimant and awards him 1 month salary in lieu of notice, 10 months' salary as compensation for unfair and unjustified termination, and orders the Respondent to pay costs of the suit plus interest.

Jecinta Waithiegeni Wambugu v Everest Enterprises Limited [2020] KEELRC 1872 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is entitled to salary in lieu of notice, unpaid leave days, compensation for wrongful termination, interest on the sums, and costs.

Charles Nderitu Gitonga v Kirinyaga Construction (K) Limited [2020] KEELRC 1665 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Claimant.