Kenyan case law
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Kenya County Government Workers Union v Nyeri County Government & another (Constitutional Petition 4 of 2018) [2019] KEELRC 2619 (KLR) (12 March 2019) (Judgment)
✦ The Petition is dismissed with costs.
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John Nguri Kinyanjui v Equity Bank (K) Limited [2019] KEELRC 2001 (KLR)
✦ The Court allows the application, granting a stay of interest rates and an injunction pending the hearing and determination of the claim.
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Kenya Union of Commercial Food & Allied Workers Union v Shanyaki Hardware Limited [2019] KEELRC 2087 (KLR)
✦ The Court ordered the reinstatement of the Grievant Niceta Murugi and awarded her one month salary as notice, December 2016 salary, 5 months' salary as compensation for unlawful dismissal, and a certificate of service.
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John Muthike Njiru v Mwea Rice Millers Limited [2019] KEELRC 2066 (KLR)
✦ The Court dismissed the Claimant's suit with costs.
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Petronilla Mwikali Kalamu v Kenya Postel Directories Limited [2019] KEELRC 2051 (KLR)
✦ The termination was unfair and unlawful.
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Christopher Mutunga Munywoki v Kenblest Limited [2019] KEELRC 2076 (KLR)
✦ The claimants' casual employment never converted to term contract of service by dint of section 37(1) of the Employment Act.
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Fredrick Mwaniki Musee & 4 others v Attorney General & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 2059 (KLR)
✦ The Court found that the Claimants were subjected to inhuman treatment and acquitted of the charges. They are entitled to damages and reinstatement.
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Alex Gichuki Gakuru v Attorney General & another [2019] KEELRC 2060 (KLR)
✦ The Court finds that the dismissal was not wrongful and the Claimant is not entitled to the relief sought.
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Alexander Mungai Muchuku v Family Bank Limited [2019] KEELRC 2074 (KLR)
✦ The Claimant's early retirement on medical grounds was unlawful as no medical certificate was provided to support the decision.
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Ramadhan Mutimba v East African Portland Cement Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 2049 (KLR)
✦ The termination was fair and lawful, and the claimant is awarded salary in lieu of notice.
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Patricia Wangui v Standard Chartered Bank [2019] KEELRC 2055 (KLR)
✦ The claimant resigned voluntarily from her job on November 1, 2011.
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Joseph Mumo v Kyanzavi Farmers Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2058 (KLR)
✦ The claimants' casual employment was converted to a term contract under the Employment Act due to prolonged continuous service. The dismissal was found to be unfair.
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Daniel Githinji Waiganjo v Kenpipe Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited [2019] KEELRC 2044 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's fixed contract was prematurely and wrongfully terminated by the respondent on account of redundancy. The claimant is entitled to 3 months salary in lieu of notice, unpaid salary arrears, 206 leave days not utilized, and gratuity for 6 months.
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Kenya National Private Security Workers Union v Ground Force Security Services Limited [2019] KEELRC 2070 (KLR)
✦ The court dismisses the suit due to the lack of proof of the period of service and the failure to prove unfair termination.
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Patrick Muiruri Kamau & 2 others v National Police Service Commission & 5 others [2019] KEELRC 1950 (KLR)
✦ The petition is poorly pleaded and below the standard required of a constitutional case, thus failing.
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John Mburu Muturi v Kamahuha Ltd [2019] KEELRC 2052 (KLR)
✦ The claimant is awarded 6 months' salary in compensation for procedural unfairness in termination. The claims for overtime, weekly rest days, and holidays are time-barred.
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David Muthui Musyimi v Masai Bars & Restaurants Limited [2019] KEELRC 2008 (KLR)
✦ Claimant's claim is time-barred and the Court strikes out the claim.
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Penina Jelimo Bett v Intercity Secure Homes Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1048 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination of employment unfair and awards compensation, notice pay, and other benefits as specified.
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Joseph Nyaga v United Millers Limited [2019] KEELRC 1008 (KLR)
✦ The claimant's employment relationship with the respondent ended in May 2010, and any claims for constructive dismissal are time-barred.
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Kenya Tertiary and Schools Workers Union – KETASWU v Teachear Trainer College Councils, Kaimosi TTC [2019] KEELRC 2115 (KLR)
✦ The claimant has satisfied the requirements for recognition under Section 54(1) and the court orders the respondent to recognize the claimant union and commence deduction of union dues.
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Banking, Insurance & Finance Union (K) v Bank of Baroda (K) Ltd & another [2019] KEELRC 1951 (KLR)
✦ The Court granted the application for a stay of execution pending appeal, finding that it would sustain the status quo and ensure the appeal is not rendered nugatory.
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Kenya union of commercial,food and allied workers (kucfaw) v Amicum outsourcing limited & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 2046 (KLR)
✦ The court finds that the claimant's claim on violation of employees' rights and freedoms of association has not been proved. The court orders that the respondents should continue to remit union dues for employees who have signed check-off forms.
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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Gatatha Farmers Company Limited [2019] KEELRC 2094 (KLR)
✦ Suit dismissed with costs to Respondent
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Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals & Allied Workers v Turi Sulguta Secondary School [2019] KEELRC 2575 (KLR)
✦ The court finds the termination unfair and awards compensation and notice pay, underpayments and house allowances, and payment in lieu of annual leave.
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Paul Ekwom Nabuin v Turkana County Government & Josphat K. Nanok Governor Turkana County [2019] KEELRC 2611 (KLR)
✦ The court held that the claimant is entitled to a certificate of service and the due gratuity.