Kenyan case law
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Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Moi University Chapter & 2 others v Moi University (Cause 20 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 275 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the amendment to be lawful and did not violate the right to fair administrative action or the right to an unfair labor practice. The court also found that the University Statutes did not need to be gazetted prior to implementation.
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Mwangangi (Suing for and on behalf of David Mavuti Ngonzi – Deceased) v Kyega Hiuliers (K) Limited & another (Miscellaneous Application E124 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 42 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as time-barred under the Limitation of Actions Act, and the Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA) governs work-related injury claims.
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Patel v Muli (Appeal E172 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 46 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The employment was protected under section 37 of the Act, and the respondent is entitled to notice pay and compensation based on the correct wage.
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Munyao v Transsnet Payments Limited (Cause E678 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 49 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was unfair and the Court awarded compensation of Kshs 225,000.
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Dzombo v Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited (Cause E043 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 45 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the claimant's suit with costs, finding it time-barred.
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Mang’oka v Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church through the National Executive Council (Cause E112 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 43 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The claimant's application to change legal representation and have the case reopened is allowed, but he must meet the respondent's costs of Ksh. 44,043 within 14 days. The case is placed before the Chief Magistrate, Mombasa ELRC division, for hearing.
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Reale Hospital Limited v Cherono (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E001 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 89 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the termination of employment to be unfair and illegal, and awarded the Respondent compensation and terminal dues.
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Kenya Plantation & Agricultural Workers Union v Rea Vipingo Limited & another (Cause E008 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 40 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is reinstated and shall be heard on merit.
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Rotich v Trans Valley Travellers Sacco (Appeal E027 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 124 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant was not an employee of the Respondent and the termination was not unfair.
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Kiplagat v Family Bank Limited (Cause E058 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 87 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Respondent had a valid and fair reason to subject the Claimant to disciplinary action and ultimately to terminate his employment.
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Nakitare v Busia Water & Sewerage Services Co Ltd & another (Cause 9 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 59 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court dismisses the claimant's cause for lack of merits.
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Githinji v Public Service Commission & another (Cause E948 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 48 (KLR) (22 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court upholds the Preliminary Objection and strikes out the Statement of Claim.
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Miseh v Migori County Assembly Service Board (Cause 373 of 2017) [2026] KEELRC 36 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant was not entitled to the sum of Kshs.2,155,479.00 as there was no evidence to support the claim and the allowances were not fixed by the SRC.
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Oyoko v Kenya Revenue Authority (Cause E052 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 33 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the termination of the claimant’s employment was not unfair and dismissed the claimant’s claims.
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Ongere v Teachers Service Commission & 3 others (Petition E011 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 35 (KLR) (21 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ Petition is struck off with no order
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Nyakundi v Teachers Service Commission, c/o the Secretary TSC, Kenya & 3 others (Petition E008 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 32 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the disciplinary proceedings were procedurally flawed and the Petitioner was not given a fair hearing. The court revoked the interdiction and suspended the salary recovery.
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Teachers Service Commission v Onyonka & another (Appeal E004 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 25 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Appellant is successful in having the case before the Magistrate struck out, but the Court exercises its discretion to order the non-payment of any costs by the Respondents.
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Nyambane & 28 others v Kenya Airports Authority (Cause E030 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 28 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ Claimants were not entitled to be confirmed in Job Group S4 after the probationary period as Firefighters and Security Wardens were rated higher.
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Mwai v Bikash Carriers (Appeal E042 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 30 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the Appellant's claim was filed within the time limit set for filing a claim seeking remedies for unlawful termination of employment, thus the Trial Court's decision to dismiss the claim as time barred is erroneous.
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Mindo v Kendu Adventist Hospital (Cause E028 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 23 (KLR) (20 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The court allowed the production of the document marked as exhibit 9(b) as the witness is the author of the letter and competent to produce it.
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Okeo & 3 others v County Government Workers Union (K) & another; Registrar of Trade Unions & another (Interested Parties) (Cause E260 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 34 (KLR) (19 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The application is dismissed as overtaken by events.
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Abonyo v Finacess Limited (Cause E810 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 31 (KLR) (16 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant was constructively dismissed and awarded USD 24,000 for unfair termination, USD 54,000 in salary arrears, and Kshs.105,000 in administrative costs.
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Chesang v Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) (formerly known as Rural Electrification Authority) (Cause E215 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 27 (KLR) (16 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is statute-barred and is hereby struck off.
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Nzaku & Nzaku Advocates v Getonto (Miscellaneous Application E367 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 26 (KLR) (16 January 2026) (Ruling)
✦ The Court adopts the Legal Fees Agreement and enters judgment in favor of the Advocates for Kshs.500,000/=, part of the agreed Kshs.900,000/=
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Tiampati v Kenya Tea Development Holdings Agency Limited (Cause E628 of 2022) [2026] KEELRC 24 (KLR) (16 January 2026) (Judgment)
✦ The Court held that the Claimant’s Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme was valid and applicable to him, but the Respondent breached the Claimant’s right to fair labour practice. The Court awarded the Claimant Kshs.9,555,570.45 in damages.