Kenyan case law

Mwaura v Management University of Africa (Cause 135 of 2013) [2023] KEELRC 1979 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court directed parties to appear before the registrar for taking of accounts to ascertain the sums due and unpaid for final settlement of the claim.

Kenya Union of Entertainment & Music Industry Employees v Multi Media University of Kenya (Cause 759 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1803 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The unilateral action by the Respondent to stop deduction and remittance of union dues was unlawful.

Maina v Kenyatta University (Petition 133 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 2009 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the application for review has merit and amends paragraph 31 of its Ruling dated March 23, 2023, by adding that the contract of employment given to the applicant should be with effect from the date of judgment, April 15, 2020, and that the applicant should not be placed on probation.

Wesonga v Central Electrical Company Limited (Cause 1449 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 2082 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the claimant's dismissal was unfair and that he is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Tonio v Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd (Cause 1359 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1802 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The respondent's application is dismissed with costs to the claimant

Naburi v County Assembly Service Board Busia County & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 94 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 2057 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the termination of the Claimant’s employment was not fair and unlawful.

Were v Kenya Aerotech Limited (Cause 661 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1804 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ Application dismissed with costs to the Claimant

Musyimi v Daystar University (Cause 231 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 1898 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the termination lawful and fair, and denied the Claimant's remedies.

Kamau v Del Monte Kenya Limited (Cause 1070 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1902 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The impugned audio recording is inadmissible as evidence.

Mutunga v Radar Limited (Appeal E002 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 2039 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed with an award of Kshs 53,898 compensation and Kshs 26,838 in leave pay and 50% costs of the appeal.

Nyali Academy Service Limited t/a The Mombasa Academy v Muli (Cause E082 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2041 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The respondent wrongfully terminated his employment contract and is ordered to pay notice pay at Ksh.125,000.

Mochere v One Way Cleaning Services Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 564 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1924 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds the termination unlawful and unfair.

Hakika Transport Services Limited v Idle (Civil Appeal E003 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2040 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is upheld, the respondent's employment was not unfairly terminated, and the trial court's award of maximum compensation is set aside.

Mirithu v County Government of Kiambu & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E208 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2091 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that the Claimant was constructively dismissed from employment due to the Respondents' failure to pay her salary as per the contract of service, and that the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Shula v Blue Waves Enterprises Limited (Formerly Crown Sea Enterprises Limited) (Cause 1814 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 2087 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court held that there existed an employer-employee relationship between the Claimant and the Respondent, and that the termination was not fair.

Chauvel v Charo (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E010 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 1939 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ Application for stay of execution is allowed

Kenya Concrete, Structural, Ceramic Tiles,Wood Plys & Interior Designs Workers Union v China Wu Yi Company Limited (Cause 1452 of 2015) [2023] KEELRC 1809 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The claim is dismissed as the Claimant failed to present current check-off forms to support its claim.

Sauke v Rainbow Room Foundation (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E024 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 2056 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found no discrimination and dismissed the claimant's claims.

West Kenya Sugar Co Ltd v Joshua (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E008 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 1968 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the appeal and adopted the judgment in Kakamega ELRC Appeal No 20 of 2023 West Kenya Sugar Ltd v George Mukubwa.

Njore v Decasa Hotel (Cause 1478 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 1907 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted leave to file the Respondent's defence and documents, but closed the Claimant's case and scheduled hearing for the Respondent's case.

Gongera v Mount Kenya University (Cause E958 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 2084 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

Ndinda v Blue Ridge Medical Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E044 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 1904 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application for transfer of the suit is granted.

Krishnamurthy v Nairobi West Hospital (Cause E573 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 1908 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court is satisfied that the notice of preliminary objection meets the threshold of a preliminary objection and the respondent's notice of motion was filed within the three months period.

Sang & another v Bechy Tours and Travels Limited (Cause 957 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1811 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court held that the Claimants were engaged as consultants and not employees, thus not entitled to the reliefs sought.

Ikiara v Adeso (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1241 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 1912 (KLR) (27 July 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Court grants the application for leave to amend the Respondent's Memorandum of Response and Counterclaim.