Kenyan case law
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Mwau & 9 others v Excel Chemicals Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 104 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 142 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The claimants were found to be casual employees and there was no termination of employment. The claim is dismissed with each party bearing their costs.
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Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Khetshi Dharamshi & Company Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E771 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 137 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The suit is not time barred. The termination of employment was wrongful, unfair, and unlawful. The Claimant is entitled to the relief sought.
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Sharma v Meditest Diagnostic Services t/a Meditest Hospital (Cause E347 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 224 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant was an employee of the Respondent until April 22, 2023, and the termination was procedurally and substantively unfair.
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Modern Mail Ltd v Otieno (Appeal E085 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 145 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the termination of the respondent's employment was unfair and awarded him one month's salary in lieu of notice, six months' salary compensation, a certificate of service, costs, and interest at court rates.
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Syala Consortium v Ochama & another (Appeal E030 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 143 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is incompetent due to non-compliance with procedural rules. The Appellant/Applicant's motion for a stay of execution is dismissed.
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Bichang’a & 2 others v Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) & 4 others (Petition E007 of 2026 & Trade Union Election Petition E008 & E009 of 2026 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELRC 135 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Petitions are struck out with costs to the Respondents
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Wambugu v Techno Brain Bpo Ites Limited (Cause E060 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 147 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was lawful and in accordance with the Employment Act, 2007.
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Gichuki v Tropical Brands (Africa) Limited & another (Cause E226 of 2021) [2026] KEELRC 157 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as it lacks merit
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Masika & 2 others v Registrar of Trade Unions & 3 others; Transport Workers Union (Interested Party) (Civil Appeal E207 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 144 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court sets aside the Registrar of Trade Unions' decision and orders the reinstatement of the Appellants as National Chairperson, Secretary General, and Treasurer.
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Keverenge v Leather Lee Limited (Civil Appeal E279 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 185 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is partially allowed, and the matter is returned to the trial court for particularization of the relief awarded for annual leave and compensation for unlawful termination of employment.
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Alukwe v Resort (Miscellaneous Application E065 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 141 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed, and judgment is entered in the sum of Ksh.448,070, with costs and interest.
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Wambui v Hallmark Marketing Limited (Petition E097 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 138 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that Wambui was constructively and unfairly dismissed due to her pregnancy and in violation of the Employment Act, 2007 and her rights under Articles 27, 28, 29, and 41 of the Constitution, 2010.
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Ongalo v Society (Cause E323 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 175 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the Claimant was constructively dismissed and entitled to compensation.
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Ekai v East African Portland Cement Co Ltd (Cause E091 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 146 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was found to be wrongful, unfair, and unlawful.
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Kenya Union of Entertainment & Music Industry Employees v Bomas of Kenya Limited (Cause 1516 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 158 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court reviews the earlier judgment and awards service gratuity for 32 years of service.
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Board of Governors, Nyakach Technical Vocational College v Otiato (Appeal E083 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 140 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court denied the application for a stay of execution and stay of proceedings.
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Mboya v Navisat Telematics Limited (Cause E073 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 176 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant was found to be an employee of the Respondent. The Respondent breached the employment contract by persistently underpaying and irregularly paying the Claimant's salary. The Claimant is entitled to salary arrears amounting to Kshs. 954,000. The Respondent's conduct in reducing and irregularly paying the Claimant's salary violated the Claimant's constitutional right to fair labour practices.
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Anyona v Joipet Services & Printers Limited (Cause 2632 of 2016) [2026] KEELRC 223 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the termination procedurally unfair.
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Wanjehia v Okoth & Kiplagat Advocates (Cause E857 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 217 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the Applicant is granted leave to amend her claim.
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Bagonza v Regional Centre on Small Arms & Light Weapons (Cause E889 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 174 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of the Claimant’s employment was fair and just, and the Claimant was not subjected to discrimination.
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Africa Apparels EPZ v Ntinde (Civil Appeal E056 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 196 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is partially allowed, with one month compensation for unlawful termination of employment awarded.
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Koinange Investment & Development Limited v Wainaina & another (Civil Appeal E154 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 184 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial court's award was based on a full evaluation of the evidence and proper application of law.
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Mubisi v Tarmal Wire Products Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E005 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 193 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The employment contract was fixed-term, and the separation occurred by the expiration of the term.
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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.
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Munanu v Equity Bank (K) Limited (Cause 1295 of 2018) [2026] KEELRC 204 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the dismissal was procedurally unfair due to the short time given to respond to the show cause notice.