Kenyan case law
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Hayson v DHL Supply Chain Kenya Lt & another (Cause E417 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 337 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is merited and hereby grants stay of execution on condition that the applicants shall furnish a suitable bank guarantee for the full decretal sum within 30 days of this order, in default thereof the respondent shall be at liberty to execute the decree of the Court.
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Kenya National Union of Nurses & Midwives v Union of Kenya Civil Servants; Registrar of Trade Unions (Interested Party) (Cause E998 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 340 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and an order is issued restraining the Respondent from registering or recruiting nurses and midwives into its membership and 'Nurses and Midwives Chapter' pending the suit.
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Catch Security Links Limited v Mboya (Appeal E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 344 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed.
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Daruun Energy Limited (Rubis Energy Kenya Ltd) v Mabele (Appeal E062 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 351 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the applicant leave to file the appeal out of time and grants a stay of execution of the lower court judgment.
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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Board of Management AIC Kosirai Girls High School (Cause E028 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 341 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the suspension of the Grievants to be unfair and unlawful.
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Okindo v Lavington Security Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E067 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 333 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appeal is allowed with costs, and the ruling and order of the Hon. Magistrate made on 17th April 2023 are set aside. The Court makes a ruling on the Orders prayed for in the lower Court.
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Hunter Profile Limited v Herbert (Appeal E010 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 347 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was allowed, the judgment delivered on 23rd May 2024 was set aside, and the Honourable Court made a finding in favour of the Appellant.
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Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Eldo Dieseltune Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E001 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 356 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Grievants were effectively locked out and their employment terminated by the Respondent, and that the termination was procedurally and substantively unfair.
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John v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E017 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 343 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the Respondent's termination of the Claimant's employment to be unlawful, unfair, and unprocedural.
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Trailink Group Limited v Kioko (Appeal E022 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 346 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was allowed, and the judgment and decree of the Hon. D. Kuto (SPM) were set aside.
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Wakaba v Deputy County Commissioner Kajiado North Sub-County & 3 others (Appeal E050 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 329 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the Respondents had valid reasons to dismiss the Appellant and that the Appellant illustrated termination occurred, it was upon the Respondent to justify the grounds of termination.
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China Wu Yi Limited v Langat (Appeal E030 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 323 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Appellant's application is dismissed with costs to the Respondent
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Nodor Kenya EPZ Limited v Obuya (Appeal E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 355 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The trial court erred in finding no case of subjudice and in dismissing the application for the stay of proceedings.
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Mutanyi v Heritage Workforce Limited & another (Cause E032 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 350 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The 2nd Respondent is liable for the injuries sustained by the applicant in the said premises.
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C.K. Bett Traders Limited v Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services & another; Mosoti (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E003 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 352 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court sets aside the award of 12th November 2024 and grants the application for extension of time for objection.
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Eldomatt Supermarket Limited v Nagaki (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E034 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 357 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Interest is payable on the decretal sum from the date of the award of the trial court
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Kamau v Aberdair Aviation Limited (Cause E171 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 334 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Interest on the decreed sum is awarded at Court rates, to be calculated from 2021 until the date when the sum was settled.
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Daniel v County Government of Nyandarua County Public Service Board & another (Petition E002 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 324 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court declares the Petitioner was treated unconstitutionally and awards Kshs.3,000,000/= for the violation of his constitutional rights.
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Kiptoo v Chemartin Tea Company Limited (Appeal E031 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 342 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the lower court is set aside. The Appellant is entitled to a declaration of unfair termination, payment of terminal dues, and other reliefs as claimed.
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Kinyua v Catholic Diocese of Maralal (Thru’ the Registered Trustees) & another (Cause E044 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 325 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the incoming advocate has not sought leave or filed a consent to come on record, violating Order 9 Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Rules.
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Muema v Masila t/a Japhy Commercial Enterprise (Appeal E007 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 354 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found no proof of continuous employment and dismissed the appeal.
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Gatebi v Savannah Brands Company Ltd (Cause E650 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 332 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the dismissal procedurally unfair and orders compensation for unfair termination of employment, unpaid salary, notice pay, bonus, and unpaid leave days.
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Mwaure & Mwaure Waihiga & Co & another v Mutinda (Cause E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 331 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs.
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Kenya County Government Workers Union v County Government of Bomet & another (Cause E016 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 328 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court found the officers culpable and ordered them to appear in court to explain their implementation of the court orders.
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Banking Insurance and Finance Union v Smep Microfinance Bank Limited (Cause 890 of 2019) [2026] KEELRC 335 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court orders the respondent to sign a recognition agreement with the claimant union within 30 days of this order and to deduct and remit union dues as from the date of signing the agreement.