Kenyan case law
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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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Kabiruri v Namanga Forex Bureau Limited (Cause E1061 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2134 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Claimant's suit is properly before the Employment and Labour Relations Court
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Tamarindi Management Limited v Gatheru (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E021 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2110 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the termination was unlawful because the right procedure for redundancy was not followed.
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Modern Coast Coaches Limited v Ali (Miscellaneous Application E066 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2170 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the respondent and the right of appeal is granted.
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Rono v Sai Pharmaceuticals Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E8067 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2151 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the claimant was not terminated but absconded duties.
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Adeojo v Kenya Kazi Limited (Cause E205 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2150 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as the Claimant has not demonstrated an arguable case for interim monetary relief.
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Muiru v Kenya National Library Services; County Government of Nyeri (Third party) (Cause E018 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2126 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant is entitled to his salary arrears of Kshs.465,863 which accrued before his services were transferred to the third party. The respondent and the third party are liable jointly and severally to pay the claimant the said arrears.
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Kiio v Jtg Enterprises Ltd (Cause E697 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2155 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the claimant was an employee and that the termination of his employment was unlawful and unfair.
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Chandaria v Mungai (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E086 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2164 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants a stay of execution of the judgment pending the appeal, subject to the Appellant depositing half of the decretal sum in court within 30 days.
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Brink Security Services Limited v Katenge (Appeal E186 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2156 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is partly successful, and the trial court's judgment is set aside. The Respondent is awarded compensation for days worked, notice, underpayment, and 12 months' salary in compensation for unfair termination of employment.
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Priyguru Limited v Tuyisenge (Suing as an Administrator and Personal Representative of the Estate of Emmanuel Ndayizeye) (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E356 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2135 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is time barred.
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Musungu v Spreadmarketing Consulting Agency Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E020 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2108 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is not meritorious and is dismissed.
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Chitiavi v Musyoka & another (Appeal E180 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2154 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismisses the appeal and finds no case of unfair dismissal. The court also dismisses the prayer for unfair dismissal.
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Canon Aluminium Fabricators Limited v Mulwa (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E080 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2160 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The Court denied the stay of execution pending appeal, finding that the Appellant has not proven substantial loss and that the Respondent is able to refund the decretal sum if successful in the appeal.
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Juma v Pinkertons’ Kenya Limited (Appeal E164 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 2161 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is struck out due to untimely filing and lack of leave, and the record of appeal is also struck out. The appellant is granted leave to file a fresh appeal within 60 days.
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Mwinzi v Wagtech Africa Limited (Appeal E026 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2146 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was merited.
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King’ori v Kenya National Library Services; County Government of Nyeri (Third party) (Cause E019 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2118 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant is entitled to his salary arrears of Kshs.689,281 which accrued before his services were transferred to the third party. The respondent and the third party are jointly and severally liable to pay the claimant the said arrears. The claimant is also awarded costs and interest at court rate from the date of filing the suit till payment in full.
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Kenya Engineering Workers Union (In Receivershiр) & 173 others v Athi River Steel Plant (In Receivership) & another (Cause 661 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 2162 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court finds that leave of the court was required to file the suit against the 1st Respondent under receivership. The court dismisses the entire suit against the Respondent.
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Levati v Dodla Dairy Kenya Limited & another (Cause E021 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2127 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Claimant did not face a hostile work environment that forced him to resign, and thus, constructive dismissal has not been established.
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Junction Forex Bureau Limited v Rafique (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E484 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2136 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the respondent unjustly enriched himself and allows the claim, awarding KES. 16,500,000 with interest and costs.
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Ndalut & another v Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E099 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 2163 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the petitioners' application for stay of execution, as the order being appealed is a negative order and cannot be stayed.
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Machungo v Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited (Cause E304 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 2145 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination of the claimant's employment was fair.
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Mbogo v Harley’s Limited (Cause 4 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 2147 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination was unfair and unlawful.
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Chemurgor v Laico Regency Hotel Limited; Underhill Limited (Objector) (Cause 2524 of 2016) [2025] KEELRC 2159 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with costs to the Decree Holder
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Teachers Service Commission v Macharia (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E345 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 2152 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, the ruling and order of the Hon. G. Omodho (PM) is set aside, and the application for extension of time is dismissed.