Kenyan case law

Felister Ayoti Ambale v Bharat Raval [2021] KEELRC 632 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the employment of the claimant was unlawful and unfair.

George Otieno Rambo v Nation Media Group Limited [2021] KEELRC 899 (KLR)

✦ The Court held that the termination was not fair and valid, and dismissed the Claimant's claims.

Gerald Muli Kiilu v ABSA Bank Kenya PLC (Formerly Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited) & another [2021] KEELRC 1728 (KLR)

✦ The suit is res-judicata and time barred, and the 2nd and 3rd respondents are non-suited.

Fredrick Obiero Owino v Bridge International Academies Limited [2021] KEELRC 583 (KLR)

✦ Application for stay of execution is allowed, but only Ksh.605,000 of the judgment amount is deposited in a joint interest earning account

Lucy Ndungu v New Wide Garments Kenya EPZ Ltd [2021] KEELRC 648 (KLR)

✦ The court found that the respondent did not prove a valid reason for dismissal and that the procedure was not followed correctly.

Terry Muigai v SKF Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 708 (KLR)

✦ Claimant's retirement notice is unlawful and discriminatory

Samuel Marende v Jacob Osida & 2 others [2021] KEELRC 2237 (KLR)

✦ The Petition is canvassed in lieu of the 2 Motions on record. Respondents to file and serve responses to the Petition by 17 February 2021, and Petitioner to file further affidavit and submissions by 3 March 2021. Respondents to file and serve submissions by 17 March 2021.

Francis Wanderi & others v Albert Njeru & another [2021] KEELRC 665 (KLR)

✦ The case is res judicata as all issues were raised in the claimant's application and ruled upon in the previous ruling.

Jacinta Mwenga Nyamai v Tracewood Limited [2021] KEELRC 1319 (KLR)

✦ The suit is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Gabriel Philip Rumba v Kwale International Sugar Company Limited [2021] KEELRC 1261 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is entitled to eight (8) months’ salary in compensation and one (1) month’s salary in lieu of notice. Leave pay for 7 years is allowed. Overtime and public holiday pay claims fail.

Fredrick Ochieng Olendo v John Kipkorir Chumo & another [2021] KEELRC 639 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs, as the Claimant has not established a prima facie case and has not demonstrated irreparable harm.

Lucy Chepkemoi v Sotik Tea Company Limited [2021] KEELRC 874 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the preliminary objection has no merit and dismisses it, allowing the petition to proceed on merit.

Fred Cephas Obande Buluma v Kenya Methodist University [2021] KEELRC 44 (KLR)

✦ Claimant is awarded Kshs.790,000 for unpaid salaries, costs, and interest at court rates with effect from the date of the judgment.

Gregory Kwabi Wekulo & 2 others v Musoni Kenya Limited [2021] KEELRC 978 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal was fair and just, and the claimants cannot recover damages.

Shekue Kahale Kombo v Governor Lamu County & 2 others [2021] KEELRC 1253 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the Governor's termination of the petitioner's employment was procedurally unfair and in breach of the County Governments Act. The petitioner's application for an interim conservatory order is dismissed.

Francis Gitonga v Roy Parcel Services Limited [2021] KEELRC 721 (KLR)

✦ Preliminary Objection dismissed as the claim was filed within the limitation period

James Muriithi Ireri v Njuca Consolidated Company [2021] KEELRC 1705 (KLR)

✦ The claimant is awarded Kshs.132,600 for salary and allowances, Kshs.11,000 for house allowance, and Kshs.6,000 for airtime allowance. The claimant is also awarded the certificate of service and costs of the suit.

Siganga & Company Advocates v Homabay County Assembly Service Board [2021] KEELRC 1987 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs as it is fatally defective and lacks merit.

Sibiah Stella Otieno v Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government & 7 others [2021] KEELRC 353 (KLR)

✦ The revocation of the Petitioner's appointment was irregular, illegal, unlawful, and amounted to unfair labour practices.

Grace Nyambura Kamau v Cleanshelf Supermarkets [2021 [2021] KEELRC 970 (KLR)

✦ Judgment on admission is entered for the Claimant in the sum of Kshs. 367,269.

Gabriel Maina v SOS Children’s Villages Kenya [2021] KEELRC 734 (KLR)

✦ Respondent/Applicant was served with pleadings and notices, and the judgment was regular. The Respondent/Applicant was given adequate notice but ignored the court process. The Court denied the application.

Catherine Wangeci Thuita v Mount Kenya University [2021] KEELRC 128 (KLR)

Gideon Mukiri Muchiri & 8 others v Zachary Mwangi Njeru & 5 others; County Assembly of Nyandarua (Interested Party) [2021] KEELRC 1110 (KLR)

✦ The court determined the representation of the parties as follows: Mr. Mathea for the Petitioner, Mr. Kairu for the 5th Respondent and Interested Party, Mr. Nguruiya for the 1st and 4th Respondents, and the space on representation of the other parties is open and up for grabs.

Simon Wachie Wakhububi v Edermann Company [K] Limited [2021] KEELRC 1041 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that proper service was effected and the Respondent was served with all required documents. The Respondent's application is declined.

Lucas Abuga Moranga v Wells Fargo Limited [2021] KEELRC 1267 (KLR)

✦ The Claimant's claim is incompetent on account of limitation of time.