Kenyan case law
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Ochieng v Njoroge & 2 others (Petition E170 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3660 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds that the petitioner's allegations are not consistent with the law and that the 1st and 2nd respondents did not violate any constitutional or statutory provisions by renewing the 1st respondent's contract for a third term.
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Kenya Union of Clinical Officers v Baringo County Public Service Board & 49 others (Judicial Review E027 & E057 of 2025 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 3661 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the job adverts not in accordance with the Approved Career Guidelines and quashed the decision of the Public Service Commission.
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Wasike v AAA Growers Limited (Miscellaneous Application E038 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3632 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is struck out and the Applicant's appeal is denied.
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Munyoto v County Government of Kitui & another (Constitutional Petition E005 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3707 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found that the Petitioner's constitutional rights were not violated, and the Respondents' actions were not discriminatory.
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Obulinji v University of Nairobi & another (Petition E220 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3663 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds in favor of the petitioner, declaring the respondents' actions as violations and granting the requested remedies.
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Kisaka v Texas Alarms (K) Limited (Appeal E013 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3706 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the trial court erred in finding the appellant's employment was not unfairly terminated.
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Ngei v Teachers Service Commission (Constitutional Petition E007 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3732 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found no constructive dismissal and denied the Petitioner's claims of constitutional violations.
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Apex Steel Limited v Mauti (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal 3 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3734 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal was allowed with costs, and the order allowing the Respondent's suit was substituted with an order dismissing the said suit with costs to the Appellant.
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Mwangi & another v National Biosafety Authority & 13 others (Petition E140 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3646 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court found the appointment unconstitutional, illegal, and void ab initio, and quashed it. It ordered a fresh, transparent, merit-based appointment process for the CEO position.
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Republic v Machakos County Assembly Service Board & 2 others; Mutisya (Ex parte) (Judicial Review Application E001 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3731 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The application is merited.
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Matheka v Kenya Airways PLC & another (Petition E156 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3662 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court dismisses the petition with no orders, upholding the preliminary objection that the petition seeks to challenge matters already litigated in previous petitions.
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Mas Intimates Kenya (EPZ) Limited v Ochieng (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E012 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3708 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the trial court erred in finding the Respondent unfairly terminated, in finding procedural unfairness, and in awarding excessive compensation.
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Malome & 170 others v Associated Battery Manufacturers (EA) Ltd; Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (Interested Party) (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E004 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3710 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court has jurisdiction to determine the validity and merit of the claims of constitutional violations raised.
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Moindi v First Community Bank Limited (Cause E614 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3674 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found that the claimant's resignation was not constructive dismissal and denied the claimant's other claims.
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Onyango v Endmor Steel Millers Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Miscellaneous E012 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3709 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is allowed. The ex parte proceedings and ruling are set aside, the principal application is struck out, the warrants of attachment are quashed, and costs are awarded to the Applicant.
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Gachuhi v Eagle Concrete & Machineries Limited; Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (Interested Party) (Petition E010 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3655 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Petitioner's constitutional rights and freedoms were violated. The Respondent is ordered to pay compensation for the injuries sustained, including medical expenses and lost wages. The Petitioner's claim for declaratory orders is dismissed.
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Benard v Shree Hari Plaza Limited (Hari Krishna Impex) & another (Miscellaneous Application E018 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3656 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Application dismissed with costs to the applicant
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Ogugu v All Pack Industries Limited & another (Cause 773 of 2011) [2025] KEELRC 3659 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the dismissal was unfair and unlawful due to the lack of a fair hearing before the termination.
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Republic v Inspector General National Police Service & 3 others; Obuba (Ex parte Applicant) (Judicial Review Application E003 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3669 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court issued an order of mandamus directing the Respondents to pay the Ex Parte Applicant the sum of Kshs. 16,600,710 being arrears in salary and allowances for the period 31st August 2000 to 18th August 2020, together with accrued interest.
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Onyanch v Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited (Petition E221 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3665 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court declares that the respondent’s actions were unlawful and that the petitioner is entitled to equal opportunity, fair administrative action, and promotion. The court orders the respondent to transfer the petitioner back to Mombasa, pay withheld shifts and allowances, and put in place measures to protect the petitioner.
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Nyamai v Imara Steel Mills (Appeal E016 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3738 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The appeal is allowed, and the judgment of the Hon. V.A. Kachuodho (M) in Kajiado CMCC Cause No. 142 of 2016 is set aside.
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Sinohydro Tianjin Engineering Company Limited v Kalee & another (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal E015 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3733 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the trial court erred in awarding the Respondents 12 months’ gross salary as compensation for unfair termination without providing a justifiable reason.
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Muasa v International Livestock Research Institute & 8 others (Petition E153 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3650 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The preliminary objection is dismissed with costs.
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Kenya Union of Journalists v German Radio and TV International; Kanyuira & 5 others (Interested Parties) (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E1081 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3750 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court declines to grant the application for stay.
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Oindo v National Land Commission; Public Service Commission & another (Interested Parties) (Petition E179 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3657 (KLR) (17 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petition is dismissed with no orders on costs.