Kenyan case law
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Mutuma v DHL Worldwide Express Kenya Limited (Cause E1004 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2153 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was unfair in both procedure and substance. The claimant is awarded Kshs.7,619,907.48 in lieu of termination notice and six months compensation. The respondent is ordered to pay the claimant Kshs.8,889,892.06 less PAYE by 01.11.2025, failing interest to run thereon from the date of this judgment till full payment. The respondent must deliver the motor vehicle registration number KCX 007P, Toyota Prado to the claimant by 01.11.2025 or enter a partial set-off agreement as may be just and appropriate.
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Universities Academic Staff Union v Kirinyaga University (Cause E045 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2225 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Preliminary Objection is disallowed.
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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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Juma & 4 others (Petitioners on their Behalf and on Behalf of 285 Other Casual Labourers at the National Police Service) v National Police Service Commission & 6 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E148 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2158 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petition is not merited and is struck out.
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Mukabi v Public Service Commission & 3 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E295 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2165 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the abolition of the Claimant's position was unlawful and that his termination was without lawful justification. The Court declared that the Claimant's constitutional rights were violated and that the actions of the PSC and the CS were within the confines of the constitution and applicable law.
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H Young & Co. (EA) Ltd v Kilungya (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E022 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2223 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant's termination was substantively unfair due to lack of evidence linking the Respondent to theft and procedural unfairness due to improper service of notices.
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Njoroge v Avic International Holding Corporation (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E025 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2226 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court orders the expungement of the paragraph from the judgment, issues a declaration of unfair and unlawful termination, and awards compensation of Kshs. 374,400.
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Awadh v Mukawa (Hotels) Holdings Limited t/a Nairobi Safari Club (Cause 2185 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2207 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the termination procedurally unfair and substantively unjustified, violating Sections 41, 43, and 45 of the Employment Act, 2007.
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Loise v Murang’a University of Technology (Cause E032 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2192 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the termination to be unfair and ordered reinstatement and payment of salary and benefits.
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Lekwale (Suing as Administrator and Legal Representative of the Estate of the Late Hassan Abdallah Lengiremishoi) v Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust (Sued Thro’ Board of Trustees & another; Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (Interested Party) (Petition E014 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2186 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the petition meets the legal threshold of a Constitutional pleading and that the respondents have violated the petitioner's rights to dignity, right of access to information, right to fair labour practices, and right to fair administrative action.
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Sowanane & 62 others v Mediheal Group Limited & 16 others; National Health Insurance Fund & 2 others (Garnishee) (Employment and Labour Relations Claim E006 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2172 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants leave to appeal the ruling and sets aside the order restraining the Respondents from dealing with the funds held by the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Garnishees. The court orders NCBA Bank to give the Claimant an opportunity to respond and gives them 14 days to respond. The court orders Diamond Trust Bank to pay the amounts on behalf of the Claimants and costs to the Counsels of Diamond Trust Bank. The court orders the Social Health Authority to respond to the Claimants' application within 21 days and mentions the case on 8th October, 2025 for further directions.
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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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Maloba v Ken Iron & Steel Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E229 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2224 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the application and orders the appellant to file and serve the appeal within 14 days from the date of this ruling.
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Rotich v Judicial Service Commission (Cause E772 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2166 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Termination was unlawful, wrongful, and unfair.
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Kenya Union of Domestic Hotels, Educational Institution and Hospital Workers (KUDHEIHA) v BOM Matuu Memorial Girls High School (Cause E6474 of 2020) [2025] KEELRC 2181 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court disallows the claim and orders each party to bear their costs.
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Okeyo v Younshen Developers Co Ltd (Appeal E014 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2232 (KLR) (23 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal was filed out of time and without leave of the court, and the appeal is hereby struck out with orders that each party bears their costs of the application.
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Massawa v Shop and Deliver Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E207 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2137 (KLR) (22 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the petitioner's rights under Articles 41, 27, and 28 of the Constitution were violated, and she is entitled to compensation.
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Kiage v Public Service Board - Kisii County Government & 2 others (Cause E087 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2149 (KLR) (22 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the claimant was an employee of the 3rd respondent and that the termination of his employment was not illegal or irregular.
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Ayombe v Nelliwa Building and Civil Engeneering Limited & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E814 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2148 (KLR) (22 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is merited. The objection is upheld and the process of execution as against the Objector is stayed forthwith. Any attachment in process against the Objector is nullified.
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Moffat & 14 others v Nthurima & 3 others (Petition E019 & E048 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 2144 (KLR) (21 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objections are dismissed, and the parties are directed to proceed with the main petition.
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Amagove v Ultimate Manpower & General Supplies Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E343 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 2141 (KLR) (21 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Court issues notice to show cause proceedings and directs the Respondent's Managing Director to be examined about debts and property.
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Wangari v National Police Service & 2 others (Petition E049 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2139 (KLR) (21 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Petitioner's case is found with merit, and he is granted declarations, orders, and damages.
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Oduo v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E075 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2138 (KLR) (21 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court is satisfied that the respondent’s Notice of Preliminary Objection meets the threshold of a Preliminary Objection and that the Petition is statute barred.
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Ochieng v Consolidated Bank of Kenya (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E170 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2128 (KLR) (21 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court upholds the Respondent's decision to terminate the Claimant's employment and applies the commercial interest rate of 18.5% on his loan facilities.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v New Murarandia Farmers Cooperative Society (Cause E003 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2143 (KLR) (21 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court denied the claimant's prayer for a general wage increase and ordered the parties to sign the CBA within 30 days from the date of judgment.