Kenyan case law

Mwangi v Apex Vision Limited (Cause 121 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2201 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant has failed to prove a case of constructive dismissal and the claim for compensation is dismissed.

Eric Ntabo & Company Advocates v Trident Insurance Company Limited; Safaricom Plc (Garnishee) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E230 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2213 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court issued an order for Garnishee Nisi to freeze withdrawal of funds from the Respondent's Pay Bill account for 30 working days, directing the Respondent to pay the Applicant the sum of Ksh. 291,787.00 or make an appropriate application within the period. If the Respondent fails to comply, the order will convert into an order of Garnishee Absolute.

Ng’eno v East African Breweries PLC (Cause E874 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2188 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The dismissal was found to be lawful and fair, and the claim of discrimination was not proven.

Kemboy Law Advocates v Narok County Government (Miscellaneous Application E120 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2174 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Advocate's application is disallowed with costs to the Client

Dibo & 8 others v Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E140 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2177 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that the termination of the Claimants' employment was lawful and fair, and they are not entitled to the remedies sought.

Walia v Sunflag Textiles and Knitwear Mills Limited (Cause E442 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2183 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimant’s claims for compensation for wrongful dismissal, notice pay, and punitive/exemplary damages are dismissed. The Claimant is entitled to leave pay for 31 days and a certificate of service. The Respondent’s Counterclaim is allowed to the tune of Kshs. 603,243 less Kshs. 100,000 paid by the Claimant.

Downtown Hotel v Mutua (Civil Appeal 131 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2175 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the Appellant's request for a stay of execution of the warrants of arrest and allows the Appellant one more chance to comply with the stay orders by depositing the entire decretal sum within seven days.

Ndiga v Aquavita Limited (Cause E689 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2195 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds the claims for unpaid leave, house allowance, and sales commission statute barred and strikes them out with costs.

Cheruiyot v Lipton Teas and Infusions Plc (Formerly Ekatera Tea Kenya Plc) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E016 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2191 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the termination was not supported by valid reasons and dismissed the claim.

Cheptoo v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (Cause E042 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2204 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Summary dismissal was procedurally unfair and unsupported by evidence.

Ogola v Strathmore University (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E060 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2173 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Claimant was not unfairly dismissed and is not entitled to service pay.

Eric Ntabo & Co Advocates v Trident Insurance Co. Ltd; Safaricom PLC (Garnishee) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E267 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2211 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Court enters judgment for Ksh. 153,187.00 and issues garnishee order to Safaricom PLC to pay the amount within 30 working days.

Ndenyele v Moi University Coast Campus (Appeal E045 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2205 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed as the appellant's claims are time-barred and without proof.

Chege v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (Cause E043 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2190 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Summary dismissal was unfair as employer failed to prove valid reason for termination

Wasamu v Judicial Service Commission (Cause E077 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2184 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's termination was found unfair and unlawful, and he is entitled to half salary during the suspension period and notice pay.

Muoka v Khan (Appeal E232 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2344 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the trial court erred in its findings on the claim of unfair termination and in awarding costs to the respondent.

Gachenga v Malii & 11 others (Environment and Land Case 343 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 2293 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

Ojwang v Vectorcom Control and Supplies Limited (Appeal E017 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2206 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The judgment is upheld, and the appellant is not entitled to the claimed dues.

Nyakwara v Housing Finance Company of Kenya Limited & another (Cause E953 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2167 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was not lawful and fair due to the failure to comply with the Employment Act's conditions for declaring redundancy.

Eric Ntabo & Co Advocates v Trident Insurance Co. Ltd; Safaricom PLC (Garnishee) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E229 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2215 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Court enters judgment for Ksh. 136,837.00 and issues a garnishee order to Safaricom PLC to pay the amount within 30 working days or face automatic conversion to a garnishee absolute order

Shikuku v Centurion Pharmacy Limited (Cause E534 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2197 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The dismissal was unlawful and unfair, and the Claimant is entitled to the remedies sought.

Muigai v Oak Place Hotel and Conference Centre (Cause 2334 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 2178 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Claimant's claim for overtime pay and service charge is dismissed as unsupported by evidence.

Nzau & 2 others v Crescent Construction Company Limited (Cause 484 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2179 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The termination of the claimants' employment was lawful and fair, and their claims for unlawful termination, house allowance, service charge deductions, overtime, unpaid leave days, public holidays, underpayment, and unremitted NSSF deductions are dismissed.

Mburu v Tessera Limited (Cause E469 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2198 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the dismissal to be lawful and fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to the remedies sought.

Atuga v Siafee Chemicals Limited (Cause 510 of 2018) [2025] KEELRC 2200 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court awards the Claimant six (6) months' salary in compensation for unlawful and unfair termination of employment and one (1) month's salary in lieu of notice.