Kenyan case law

Stephen Kinuthia Kiiru v Governor - Nyandarua County Government & 2 others; Nyandarua County Government Public Service Board & another (Interested Parties) [2019] KEELRC 600 (KLR)

✦ The court ordered the restoration of the applicant's due salary and benefits, and directed the parties to return to the shop floor to address any findings made.

Stephen M. Karimi v Board of Governors Senior Chief Koinange Girls High School [2019] KEELRC 158 (KLR)

✦ The claimant is awarded one month pay in lieu of notice, partial costs, and a certificate of service. The claimant is not entitled to retirement upon attainment of 60 years of age, service gratuity, or salary arrears.

Jared Bogonko Onyancha v Inter Security Services Limited [2019] KEELRC 46 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the dismissal unfair and awards the claimant 10 months' salary in compensation and one month's pay in lieu of notice.

Sylvanus Asanga Baraza v Star Times Media (Kenya) Limited [2019] KEELRC 198 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's contract was unfair and the Court awards compensation and pay in lieu of notice.

Janvan Gathara Ngunda v Ready Consultancy Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 1431 (KLR)

✦ The Court found the termination to be unfair and ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant compensation and damages for unfair and unlawful termination.

Jane Kibiru & another v M.A Consulting Group Ltd [2019] KEELRC 975 (KLR)

✦ The Claimants are entitled to full gratuity as set out in their respective letters of offer.

Japhet Bundi v Meru Multi-Purpose Co-Op Society Limited [2019] KEELRC 2077 (KLR)

✦ The application is dismissed with costs to the Claimant/Respondent

Janet Munguti v Marionson Holdings Limited [2019] KEELRC 1387 (KLR)

✦ Termination of employment was unfair and unlawful

Githinji, Kimamo & Co. Advocates v Endmor Steel Millers Limited [2019] KEELRC 878 (KLR)

✦ Judgment is entered for the applicant in terms of the costs certified by the Taxing Officer on 5.7.2018, with interest on the judgment at the rate of 14% from 5.7.2018.

Bahati Properties Limited v Attorney General & 7 others [2019] KEELRC 909 (KLR)

Stephen Mutisya Kimolo v Oudhay Bali t/a Bali Autocraft [2019] KEELRC 17 (KLR)

✦ The award of house allowance is reviewed, and the net amount awarded is Kshs. 116,500/= plus costs and interest.

Suyianka Lempaa v Teachers Service Commission & another [2019] KEELRC 317 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds the age restriction arbitrary, unconstitutional, and void ab initio.

James Mutuku Isika v Ashut Engineering Limited [2019] KEELRC 2423 (KLR)

✦ The court finds the Claimant was summarily dismissed due to sickness, violating the Employment Act, and awards compensation for unlawful dismissal.

Gilbert Atei Onsomu v Paliamentary Service Commission & another [2019] KEELRC 2095 (KLR)

✦ The termination of the Claimant's contract was unfair and unlawful

Stephen Ouma Ludende v Radar Limited [2019] KEELRC 1739 (KLR)

✦ The dismissal of the Claimant was found to be unfair and unjustified.

Janet Akinyi & 6 others v Nyali Hotels International Limited & 2 others [2019] KEELRC 813 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds termination was unfair and grants compensation and terminal benefits.

Ishmael Omula Egala & 7 others v Attorney General [2019] KEELRC 238 (KLR)

✦ The court awards 3 months' gross salary as compensation for wrongful termination and finds that the Permanent Secretary's actions were null and void.

Gordon James Oyugi v Gulsan Construction [2019] KEELRC 87 (KLR)

✦ Summary dismissal was wrongful and unfair, claimant entitled to compensation equivalent to two months' salary

Jackson Musembi Munyilu & 2 others v Riley Falcon Security Limited [2019] KEELRC 1744 (KLR)

✦ Employment was terminated unfairly, and claimants are awarded 12 months gross wage in compensation.

Ian Nobert Mgenyi v National Bank of Kenya Limited [2019] KEELRC 144 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the respondent was entitled to invoke the separation clause on early retirement and the termination was by agreement. The claimant's allegations of discrimination, malice, and unfair treatment are not supported by evidence. The Court dismisses the suit and each party bears their own costs.

James Wafula Wenyaa v County Government of Machakos & another [2019] KEELRC 1998 (KLR)

✦ The Court orders the Claimant's half salary to be reinstated immediately and arrears not paid to be paid immediately. The Respondent should proceed with any disciplinary process within 6 months.

Jane Awino Malowa v St Anne’s ACK Church [2019] KEELRC 1210 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the Claimant was an employee and that her employment was unfairly terminated.

Lu Yini v Avic Intl Beijing (EA) Co Limited & another [2019] KEELRC 259 (KLR)

✦ The application for stay of execution of the judgment and decree is dismissed with costs.

John Biiy V Seth Panyako & 2 others; Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) & another; Co-operative Bank Limited (Garnishee) [2019] KEELRC 1890 (KLR)

✦ The Court finds that the Application is premature and allows it to be spent.

Osielo Okoth O’king & 3 others v A claim in rem against The Owners of Motor Vessel Nasibu, Nasibu Fishing Company Ltd [2019] KEELRC 553 (KLR)

✦ The Respondent's application to set aside the judgment is rejected, and the Respondent's appeal is dismissed. Costs are awarded to the Claimants.