Kenyan case law
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Matamano v Nirma Construction Company Limited (Cause 308 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 1636 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was unfair due to the lack of proper procedure. The Respondent is ordered to pay compensation for unfair termination, annual leave pay, and issue a Certificate of Service.
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Bakery, Confectionery, Food Manufacturing & Allied Workers Union v Mill Bakers Limited; Real Careers Limited (Interested Party) (Cause 1193 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 1422 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Court ordered the Respondent to deduct and remit agency fees, negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and declare the Respondent's trade union busting activities as violations of constitutional rights.
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Kaloki & 2 others v Kenya Aerotech Limited (Cause E237 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1731 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court orders the respondent to pay the claimants service pay, salary arrears, and Sacco shares totaling Kshs 2,237,744, and to provide pension statements and payments in accordance with the trust deed and rules.
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Mutuli v Africana Energy Limited (Cause 1707 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 75 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant was constructively and unfairly dismissed. The Respondent is ordered to pay annual leave, notice pay, and compensation for constructive and unfair dismissal.
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Kilonzo v Dinamu Agencies Limited (Cause 682 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 14696 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds the claimant was unlawfully terminated and awards compensatory damages, one month's salary in lieu of notice, and service pay.
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Njenga v Ombi Rubber Rollers Limited (Cause 1593 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1146 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the termination of the contract was not unfair and the Claimant's claims are declined.
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Kenya Engineering Workers Union v Alpha Logitics (Epz) Limited (Cause 14 of 2020) [2022] KEELRC 1659 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant's claims for deduction and remission of union dues and recruitment of union members are upheld. The court orders respondent to pay 50% of the claimant's costs.
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Muchiri v Netco Management Limited (Cause 233 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1204 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The claimant's termination was found to be unlawful.
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Ocharo v Anti-Female Genital Mutilation Board & another; Salaries and Remuneration Commission & 7 others (Interested Parties) (Petition E013 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1542 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the 1st Respondent violated the constitutional and statutory rights of the 2nd to 9th Interested Parties and orders them to pay the difference in remuneration and general damages.
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Amukhale v Alpharama Limited (Cause 516 of 2015) [2022] KEELRC 32 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Court declared the termination of the contract unfair and unlawful and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant compensation and other benefits.
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Kiilu v JD Sharma & Sons (Cause 488 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1713 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The order awarding the claimant salary underpayment of Kshs. 57,405.92 is reviewed and set aside.
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Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions and Hospital Workers v Christian Industrial Training Centre (Cause E083 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1537 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The suit is statute-barred and is hereby struck off.
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Ochola v Board of Management, Lenana School (Cause 144 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 1439 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the Claimant not entitled to the reliefs sought due to lack of evidence and unauthenticated documents.
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Karani v Core Construction Limited (Cause 1292 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 4063 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ Claimant is entitled to compensation, notice pay, annual leave pay, overtime pay, and a certificate of service.
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Figo v Crown Petroleum Ltd (Appeal E049 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1490 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The termination was unfair and the appellant is awarded compensation for unfair termination and underpayment in wages.
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Mungai v Del Monte Kenya Limited (Cause 1779 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1483 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The dismissal was fair and just, and the Claimant is not entitled to any of the reliefs sought.
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Musumba & 37 others v Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company & 5 others (Petition 1 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 68 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court lacks jurisdiction to handle the petition due to the Petitioners' failure to exhaust the statutory dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Steve v Kenya Ports Authority (Cause E008 of 2020) [2022] KEELRC 1471 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant was appointed to the post of Senior Permanent Way Officer Grade HM-2 in acting capacity but his appointment was not confirmed by the Respondent's management due to lack of requisite qualifications.
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Singh & another v Dieto (Employment and Labour Relations Appeal 9 of 2022) [2022] KEELRC 1632 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court grants the stay of proceedings pending the appeal and directs the applicants to file their record of appeal within 30 days.
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Khaemba v Board of Management Chebukwa Secondary School (Cause 14 of 2017) [2022] KEELRC 1459 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The court dismisses the application for review on the grounds that it challenges the merit of the court's decision on the basis of error on facts and law.
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Kamanja & 2 others v Board of Management, Highway Secondary School (Cause 192 of 2018) [2022] KEELRC 1585 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ Judgment is entered in favour of the claimants for a total sum of Kshs 9,253,665
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Kimweli & another v Sameer Agriculture & Livestock (K) Limited (Cause 1832 of 2015) [2022] KEELRC 1150 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The effective dates of employment are as pleaded by the Claimants. The Claimants have made out a case of unlawful termination of employment.
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Akoyo v Automatic Transmission Services Limited (Cause 242 of 2016) [2022] KEELRC 1583 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds in favor of the claimant, awarding compensation of Kshs 30,000 and unpaid terminal benefits totaling Kshs 113,017.33.
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Kadenge & 7 others v Sala Beach Temple Point (Cause 18 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1510 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The suit will stand dismissed for want of prosecution if the Claimants do not move the Court for adoption of any consent signed by the parties within 45 days of today.
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Muthengi v Chairperson, Kitui Public Service Board & 4 others; County Assembly of Kitui (Interested Party) (Cause E839 of 2021) [2022] KEELRC 1579 (KLR) (26 May 2022) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, and the court issues various restraining and stay orders.