Kenyan case law
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Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KPMDU) v County Government of Mombasa & 6 others (Judicial Review Application E002 of 2015) [2026] KEELRC 162 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The application is allowed, and an order of mandamus is issued directing the Respondents to pay the taxed costs.
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Choru v Camusat Kenya Limited (Cause E665 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 278 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's contract on grounds of Redundancy was unfair and unprocedural
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Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers v Dhl Supply Chain Limited (Cause E450 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 219 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application to amend the Statement of Claim to include the additional Grievants is denied due to the time-barred nature of the claims
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Muthoka v Mehta Electricals Limited (Cause E048 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 188 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Respondent's preliminary objection is dismissed.
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Kenya Union of Pre-Primary Education Teachers v Turkana County Public Service Board & another (Cause E019 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 284 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs as the substantive prayers have been overtaken by events.
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Maninji v Alubale (Cause E024 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 220 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ the cause is hereby dismissed
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Munyoki v Hakika Transport Services Limited (Cause 67 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 187 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair due to lack of procedural fairness and justification.
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Suhara Transport [K] Limited v Ndung’ani (Miscellaneous Application E054 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 163 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Applicant's application succeeds, and the Applicant is ordered to file their appeal within 14 days and provide half of the decretal sum as security pending appeal.
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Bonyo v Governor County Government of Homa Bay & 3 others (Cause E019 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 154 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is allowed, and the claim is stayed.
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Mogesi v Crown Healthcare (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E319 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 201 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant remained in the Respondent's service beyond 19th April 2023 despite the Respondent's impugned text message, thus the termination was not unlawful.
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Kenya Union of Domestic Hotels Educational Institutions Hospitals and Allied Workers v Sucham Investment Limited t/a Amani Tiwi Beach Resort (Cause E032 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 213 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the declaration of redundancy was unlawful due to a lack of due process, leading to the unfair termination of employment for the grievants.
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Omach v Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E137 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 180 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the decision to suspend the Claimant from work was unlawful.
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Nyangun v Cafesserie Limited (Cause E104 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 214 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of employment was procedurally and substantively unfair, and the claimant is entitled to compensation for 3 months' gross salary.
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Fast Generation Limited v Isogoli & another (Appeal E074 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 150 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Appellant's application for a stay of execution is granted.
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Dennis v Hongkong Centre Investment (K) Co Ltd & another (Miscellaneous Application E021 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 202 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the insurance company cannot be made a party to the enforcement proceedings.
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Downtown Hotel v Mutua (Appeal 131 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 222 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Respondent was employed as a Cashier and his dismissal was unfair.
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Arwa v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Ltd (Appeal E012 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 207 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's judgment is affirmed, except for the award of interest, which shall run from the date of judgment.
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Onyango v Mini Bakeries (Nairobi) Ltd (Appeal E015 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 209 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's judgment is upheld.
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Auma v Gyto Success Company Ltd (Miscellaneous Application E069 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 203 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court transfers the case Homa Bay CMELRC No. E002 of 2025, Vivian Auma v Gyto Success Company Ltd to Kendu Bay Law Courts for hearing and determination.
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Seafarers Union of Kenya v Ramadhan & 2 others; Registrar of Trade Union (Interested Party) (Cause E057 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 165 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court declared the respondents' election as unlawful and ordered the respondents to cease the planned election.
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Boleslaw v Alliance for a Green Revolution Revolution in Africa (Cause 195 of 2020) [2026] KEELRC 149 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination was not unlawful and that the redundancy process was procedurally fair.
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Musyoki & another v Milemba & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E253 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 200 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court declines to strike out the suit and grants costs to the Claimants.
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Century Furniture Limited v Kazungu (Appeal E185 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 229 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The respondent is protected under section 37 of the Employment Act due to continuous employment beyond casual labor, and the trial court's findings are upheld.
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Seme v Teachers Service Commission & another (Petition E012 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 156 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Petition is misplaced and struck out.
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Andambi v Baran Company Limited (Civil Appeal E051 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 183 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court allows the appeal and awards service pay, overtime, and house allowance to the appellant.