Kenyan case law

Kaburu & 3 others v Kihingo Village Waridi Gardens Management (Cause E370 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3602 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Claimants were employees of the Respondent. The claim is not time barred. The termination was unlawful and unfair.

Nzioka v Kimanzi t/a Pots & Palms Bar and Grill & another (Cause E264 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3642 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the Respondents have failed to meet the requisite standard to demonstrate substantive justification for the Claimant's termination on the grounds of redundancy.

Gathuthi Tea Factory Company Limited v Warui (Civil Appeal E008 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3592 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The learned trial Magistrate's judgment is upheld, and the appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government & another v Kimaru (Civil Appeal E036 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3591 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed with costs to the Respondent as the learned Magistrate's judgment was not interfered with

Kenya Private Universities Non-Teaching Workers' Union v Pan African Christian University (Cause 347 of 2015) [2025] KEELRC 3620 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice to Show Cause is withdrawn, and the file is closed.

Munyua v Sikalie & 2 others (Cause E385 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3636 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court finds that the statutory deductions were not made from the applicant's terminal dues and that the respondents cannot claim outstanding loan arrears.

Karisa & 6 others v Majlis Manda Island Resort Limited & another (Cause E006 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3593 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The suit is reinstated on condition that the claimants pay KSh. 10,000 in court fees within 14 days, and a hearing date is set within the next 14 days. Failure to do so will result in the suit being dismissed.

V Chokaa & Company Advocates v Roy Hauliers; Bank of Africa Kenya Limited (Interested Party) (Miscellaneous Cause E236 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3610 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Directions)

Andrew & another (Suing for and on Behalf of Andrew Marago Ndindi- Deceased) v Midland Hauliers Ltd & another (Miscellaneous Application E394 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3613 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court adopts the Director's award and finds the Applicants entitled to the compensation of Kshs 2,436,672.

Amalgamated Union of Kenya Metal Workers v ASL (Industrial Division) Limited (Cause E407 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3621 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court orders the Respondent to grant the Union recognition within 30 days of this judgment and to commence the deduction of trade union dues from the employees who have signed into membership with the Union and remit the dues to the Union, effective 31 December 2025.

Gitau v Trustees of Eagles Faith Ministries George Muhoro Mathu & another (Cause E514 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3635 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Claimant's Replying Adavit is incompetent and is hereby struck out. The names of the Applicants should be struck out from the suit on grounds of misjoinder.

Japiny v Kenya Ports Authority (Cause E080 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3595 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was procedurally irregular but the reasons were justifiable. The claim for reinstatement and alternative remedies are dismissed.

Mutungi Kithinji & Advocates (Formerly Kithinji Kimani Advocates) v County Government of Laikipia (Miscellaneous Application E018 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3536 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Chamber Summons dated 27th March 2025 is dismissed with no order for costs.

Ondoro v Kisii County Government (Cause E011 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3567 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The dismissal was procedurally unfair and the Claimant is entitled to compensation and notice pay.

Lel v Uasin Gishu County Public Service Board & another; Bulbul & 6 others (Interested Parties) (Miscellaneous Application E024 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3765 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The court has jurisdiction to hear the application and the applicant is entitled to the orders sought.

Abdulatif v Kitui Flour Mills Limited (Appeal E138 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3545 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's jurisdiction to hear the counterclaim is upheld. The objections to jurisdiction are rejected.

Abson Motors Limited v Mwatuji (Appeal E124 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3599 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is dismissed. The judgment in Mombasa CMELRC No. E097 of 2024 is affirmed with the award of compensation at KSh. 186,669 and the wage for October 2023 at KSh. 26,667 only. Each party bears its costs for the appeal and trial court.

Mbatia v KM Look Up Media Group Ltd (Look Up Tv) (Cause E708 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3552 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds that the termination of the Claimant's employment was unfair.

Laikiana Resorts Lodges Ltd v Ndegwa (Environment and Land Case E375 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3652 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

Parapet Limited v Chengasia (Appeal E122 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3549 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ Employment was terminated unfairly, and compensation of Ksh. 45,000 is awarded.

Ashikhanga v M-Gas Limited (Cause E257 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3609 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ Magistrates' Court lacks jurisdiction to hear and determine the claim for compensation for constitutional rights violations

Aradi v Teachers Service Commission (Petition E003 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3551 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed with no order on costs.

Kenya Engineering Workers Union v RM Patel & Partners Limited (Cause E027 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3766 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Judgment)

✦ The court declared the redundancy notices unprocedural and null and void, and ordered the Respondent to comply with the law and the parties' CBA when carrying out redundancies.

Asuna v Woodways (K) Limited (Miscellaneous Application E240 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3605 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The Court finds that the Respondent's contentions should have been raised through a motion for judicial review or an appeal, and as no appeal has been filed, the Court allows the Motion and finds the Applicant entitled to the assessed amount.

Kipkorir v Secretary General, Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers & 2 others (Cause E012 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 3764 (KLR) (11 December 2025) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed as the Claimant lacks locus standi.