Kenyan case law
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Stanley Murungi Mbacha v S.S. Mehta [2016] KEELRC 610 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the plaintiff has established his claim for Kshs. 63, 040.00 as prayed for.
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Fredrick Ojode v Kenya Posts and Telecomunication Corporations [2016] KEELRC 1459 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the dismissal was lawful and the Plaintiff was not responsible for the loss of revenue. The Plaintiff was not given proper notice of his dismissal.
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Ignas Karingo Mghona & 4 others v Star of Hope International Foundation [2016] KEELRC 946 (KLR)
✦ The Application for stay of execution is rejected
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Susan Nzisa Musella v Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Limited [2016] KEELRC 1072 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's dues can be paid before the conclusion of the criminal case against her, but the amount in dispute (Kshs.600,000) is less than her terminal benefits. The respondent is justified in withholding half salary during the suspension, but the entire amount cannot be withheld.
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Samuel Safari Karisa v Changamwe Service Station [2016] KEELRC 1265 (KLR)
✦ The claimant voluntarily deserted work protesting a lawful transfer and was not dismissed by the respondent.
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Samuel Chege Gitau & 283 Others v Attorney General [2016] KEELRC 1837 (KLR)
✦ Claimants' discharge was wrongful and they are entitled to various remedies including salary arrears, aggravated damages, restoration of ranks and decorations, and pension.
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Geoffrey Asanyo v Chairman, Board of Directors, Nakuru Water and Sanitation Company Limited & another [2016] KEELRC 75 (KLR)
✦ The Court declines to grant the orders sought and directs the parties to fix the main claim for hearing on priority basis.
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Tirulpathi Nand Gopal v Hydel Engineering And Construction Limited [2016] KEELRC 121 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the Respondent in contempt and restrained them from disposing of assets and dealing with the Claimant's vehicle.
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Thomas Nyangi Mwita v Kenya Commercial Bank Limited [2016] KEELRC 21 (KLR)
✦ Stay of execution granted
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James Archimedes Gichana v Pyrethrum Board of Kenya & another [2016] KEELRC 1689 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismisses the case with costs to the Respondents due to the Claimant's delay and lack of expeditious action
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Thomas Mukoya v Metal Crowns Limited [2016] KEELRC 473 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the Claimant's application for security for costs.
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Jacob Joseph Onyango v John Ndungu Mureithi & another [2016] KEELRC 1801 (KLR)
✦ The Court found the dismissal unfair and awarded compensation to the Claimant. The ex parte decree was set aside with conditions.
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Tom Mboya Ochieng v Programme For Appropriate Technology In Health Path -Kenya [2016] KEELRC 1435 (KLR)
✦ The dismissal of the Claimant on grounds of conflict of interest was justified.
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Janine Buss v Gems Cambridge International School Limited [2016] KEELRC 1550 (KLR)
✦ The court found that the termination was unfair and that the Claimant was not guilty of gross misconduct.
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Francis Mwangi Maina & another v City Council of Nairobi & 4 others [2016] KEELRC 33 (KLR)
✦ Claimants' application is allowed, and the respondents are ordered to pay the sum due and owing to this date [November 2016 instalment] all at Kshs.18,000,000.00 together with attendant costs herein and within the next 7 days failure to which execution shall issue.
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Eunfrasia Mukasia Kabana v Factory Guards Mombasa Limited [2016] KEELRC 204 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination lawful and justified due to the claimant's unbecoming misconduct during the disciplinary hearing.
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Tailors and Textiles Workers Union v Mombasa Apparels [EPZ] Limited [2016] KEELRC 1635 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the claim for recognition agreement as the Respondent is not a separate legal entity and the Unit 2 is not a Sector or Industry within the Respondent's Company.
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Francis Mwaura Gitau v Nyala Tea Estate Limited [2016] KEELRC 290 (KLR)
✦ The application is declined with no order for costs
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John Okello Obango v C M C Motors Group Limited [2016] KEELRC 762 (KLR)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair both procedurally and substantively.
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Samuel Mwangi Mburu v Gaichanjiru Estated Limited & another [2016] KEELRC 608 (KLR)
✦ The claimant was unfairly dismissed and awarded compensation and costs.
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Stephen Amollo v Afro Plastics (K) Ltd [2016] KEELRC 439 (KLR)
✦ The claim is hereby struck off.
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Samson Kinyanjui Mwaura v Nakumatt Holdings Limited [2016] KEELRC 891 (KLR)
✦ The application for dismissal of the suit is dismissed with costs
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George Makau & 2 others v Label Converters Limited [2016] KEELRC 39 (KLR)
✦ The Court held that the Claimants were on a written contract of service and that the Respondent unlawfully terminated their employment.
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J M M & 2 others v The Registered Trustees of The Anglican Church of Kenya [2016] KEELRC 460 (KLR)
✦ The reinstatement order is not subject to an order of stay of execution pending appeal, but the monetary compensation for psychological trauma is subject to a stay pending appeal.
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Sammy Murere Biketi v Insteel Limited [2016] KEELRC 181 (KLR)
✦ The application for security for costs is rejected and the case proceeds on its own merit.