Kenyan case law
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Yego v Kenya Post Office Savings Bank (Cause E500 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2296 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the termination unlawful and unfair, and ordered compensation and other remedies.
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Oyombe v Economic & Social Rights Centre (Haki Jamii) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E553 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2303 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The contract was constructively confirmed by operation of law after the probationary period.
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Kuria v Safaricom Public Limited Company (Cause 977 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2281 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds and holds that the Claimant has not established a case of constructive dismissal.
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Kimeu v Paramount Bank Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E799 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2336 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Respondent failed to prove a valid reason for dismissing Claimant and did not follow a fair procedure
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Mwambia v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (Miscellaneous Application E009 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2268 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court declines to revisit the grounds of jurisdiction and validity of the DOSH/WIBA 4 form, as the applicant has since filed a clear copy of the form and the respondent's repetition of the grounds is an offence against the doctrine of functus ocio and res judicata.
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Republic v County Secretary-County Government of Nakuru & 3 others; Wachira (Ex parte Applicant) (Environment and Land Judicial Review Case E002 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2350 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the applicant's application for an order of mandamus compelling the respondents to pay the judgment debt and accrued interest.
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Kioko v A-Z Data Solutions Limited (Cause 1289 of 2014) [2025] KEELRC 2272 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Directors of the Respondent shall appear before the court for examination on oath as to the Respondent's means and assets on 1st October 2025, and shall file and serve the Claimant with the Respondent's books of account and any other relevant document(s) not later than fourteen (14) days before the date fixed for their examination.
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Orina v Nutrition International Limited (Cause E894 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2289 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Respondent did not terminate the Claimant's contract unlawfully and that the Claimant is not entitled to the reliefs he seeks.
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King v Meditest Diagnostic Services Limited (Cause E1070 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2305 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Claimant was not an employee of the Respondent and dismissed his claims.
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Kabiro v Kartasi Products Limited (Cause E558 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2319 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court finds the Claimant constructively dismissed and entitled to the reliefs sought.
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Kamau v Copycat Limited (Cause E759 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2330 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the salary cut unlawful and directs the refund of the 20% deducted from Claimant's wages. The court also finds the redundancy declaration valid and orders the refund of the amount as set out in the claim.
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Republic v Murang’a University of Technology; Wangila & another (Ex parte Applicants); Universities Academic Staff Union National Office & another (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review E046, E047, E051 & E052 of 2024 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 2327 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court upholds the decision of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and orders the University to reinstate the applicants and pay their arrears
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Mutuku v Teachers Service Commission (Miscellaneous Application E038 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2285 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court is entitled to intervene in the ongoing disciplinary process if it is demonstrated that the proceedings are being conducted in a manner that is contrary to the law, an internal rule, or the contract between the parties.
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Onyango v Bridge International Academies (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1458 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2288 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Respondent did not lawfully terminate the Claimant's contract of service.
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Mwadori v Milly Glass Works Limited (Appeal E035 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2312 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the learned magistrate correctly assessed the matter and made correct findings, and the appellant's claim was not within the jurisdiction of the trial court.
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Pinkertons (Kenya) Limited v Chirima (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E139 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3772 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of Respondent's employment was at the initiative of the Appellant and was unfair.
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Maundu v Lexo Energy Kenya Limited (Cause E094 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2297 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was lawful and fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.
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Kilonzo v Avacare Kenya Limited; Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 611 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 2302 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court determined that the Claimant and Respondent had an employment relationship, not an independent contractor relationship.
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Kenya National Union of Breakdown Recovery Commuters and Freight Agency Workers v Holiday Cars and Tours Limited; Transport and Allied Workers Union (Interested Party) (Cause E619 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2294 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The claim is dismissed as the Claimant failed to present evidence to support its claim that it was the majority union within the Respondent's establishment.
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Kaikai v Ufanisi Freighters (K) Limited (Appeal E056 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2313 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is upheld, the judgment is set aside, and the claim is allowed with costs.
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Kichinda v Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited (Cause E046 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2314 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the employer's reasons for summary dismissal were not substantiated and were not based on reasonable grounds. The court held that the employer's summary dismissal was unfair.
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Amwanga v Senaca East Africa Limited (Appeal E047 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2323 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the appellant's claims for underpayments, overtime, and unpaid leave, and awarded notice pay to the respondent.
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Inginda v Cosmos Pharmaceutical Limited (Cause E191 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2317 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the discharge certificate did not absolve the Respondent from liability, and there was no justifiable reason for the termination of employment.
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Modern Coast Builders Limited v Sdalim (Appeal E059 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2349 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the summary dismissal unfair due to the lack of a follow-up meeting, despite the Appellant's claim that a show cause letter served as an invitation to a disciplinary hearing.
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Mandalia v Coolxtreme Limited (Cause 1481 of 2016) [2025] KEELRC 2306 (KLR) (31 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court grants the application for extension of time and stay of execution of the judgment