Kenyan case law
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Munene v Kahuthu & 3 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 446 of 2014) [2025] KEELRC 2196 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application lacks merit and should be dismissed with costs.
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Eric Ntabo & Company Advocates v Trident Insurance Company Limited; Safaricom PLC (Garnishee) (Miscellaneous Civil Application E227 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2212 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Court enters judgment for Ksh. 227,987.00 and issues garnishee order to enforce it
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Muthama v Ladder Consulting Company Limited & another (Cause 1333 of 2016) [2025] KEELRC 2168 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant's employment was substantively and procedurally unfair, and he is entitled to compensation.
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Mutisya v Shona Epz Limited (Cause E594 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2176 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was substantively and procedurally unfair.
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Kemboy Law Advocates v Njonjo & 3 others (Miscellaneous Application E041 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2194 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Advocate. The interim orders granted on 16th April 2025 are vacated.
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Nyachoti v Jorgen Logistics Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E026 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2404 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court sets aside the judgment, reviews it, grants leave to defend, and grants costs.
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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.
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Musau v Shiv Dhruv Manufacturers Limited (Cause E519 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2182 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Claimant has proved a case of wrongful dismissal and awarded him six months' salary in compensation, one month's salary in lieu of notice, and leave pay.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shinaka v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (Cause E050 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2171 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant's case is dismissed without merit
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Nyanguda v Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Limited (Cause 39 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2187 (KLR) (24 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the dismissal unlawful and ordered reinstatement with back salaries
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Olivado EPZ Limited v Iraki (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E002 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2229 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was procedurally unfair due to denial of material documents and introduction of new allegations without notice. The disciplinary proceedings were also unduly rushed. Besides the termination was substantively unfair as the Appellant failed to prove valid reasons for such termination. The trial court's award of two months' salary as compensation for unlawful termination of employment was manifestly inadequate.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v K & A Self Selection Stores Limited (Cause E110 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2202 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Respondent is owing the grievant’s terminal dues on redundancy and orders the payment of the benefits and compensation.
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Kenya Private Universities Workers Union v United States International University – Africa (Cause E594 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2157 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The suit is hereby dismissed with orders each party to bear own costs of the suit.
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Radar Limited v Ngoseywi (Appeal E131 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2219 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application to file the appeal out of time is allowed, the Memorandum of Appeal is deemed duly filed, a stay of execution is granted pending the hearing and determination of the appeal, and the Appellant is ordered to deposit the entire decretal amount in court within 30 days.
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Agunja v Master Fabricators Limited (Appeal E127 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2230 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with each party bearing their costs.
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Amayai v Thiga (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E169 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2228 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is dismissed with orders that each party bears their costs.