Kenyan case law

Alwala v Kenya University Staff Union (Petition 1 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3246 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the Petition as it was not necessary to intervene due to the absence of any violation of the constitution or labour rights.

Munje v County Assembly of Tana River & 2 others; Majimbo (Interested Party) (Petition E005 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3472 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court found the 2022 appointment valid and dismissed the preliminary objections.

Njiru v Standard Chartered Bank Limited (Cause 679 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3257 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The claimant's termination was found unfair and the court awards compensation of Kshs 826,875.00 less PAYE.

Gor Mahia FC v Sports Disputes Tribunal & another; Ayisi (Interested Party) (Petition E170 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3224 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court finds in favor of the petitioner and orders the impugned Tribunal's decision to be quashed.

Otochi v Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings Limited & another (Petition E167 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3265 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The petition is dismissed with costs, and the respondents are ordered to pay the petitioner's costs.

Kenya Hotels & Allied Workers Union v Oak Place Hotel; Akolo Wanyanga & Co Advocates (Intended Interested Party) (Cause 394 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3251 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The motion is declined as the Court is functus officio and the Claimant is seeking to re-open a closed matter.

Abuya v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Health (Cause E565 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3262 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The contract of service terminated on June 13, 2016, when the claimant resigned. The claimant's claim is time-barred as the three-year limitation period under the Employment Act has expired.

Ngetich v KCB Bank Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1148 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3274 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Respondent had a valid reason to terminate the Claimant's contract and the contract was terminated in accordance with fair procedure.

Mundwetugi v Kingland Trust & Benefits Services Limited & 2 others (Cause 460 of 2019) [2023] KEELRC 3216 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court finds that the preliminary objection should succeed and dismisses the suit with each party bearing their own costs.

Kaino v Kenya Commercial Bank & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E423 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3279 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The claimant's lawsuit is statute barred and the court has no jurisdiction to entertain it.

Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Kadesea Agency Limited (Cause E029 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3300 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The termination was found to be unfair due to lack of due process and valid reasons, and the Claimant is entitled to the specified remedies.

Wanguru v Safaricom Kenya Limited (Cause 1919 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3285 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found that the Respondent had a valid and fair reason to terminate the Claimant's employment based on his conduct and conducted it in accordance with a fair procedure.

Keriko v Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology & 2 others (Cause 718 of 2016) [2023] KEELRC 3258 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court granted an urgent stay of execution of the decree pending the appeal, subject to the 1st applicant depositing the full decretal sum plus costs in a joint interest earning account by 01.08.2024.

Adan & 2 others (Suing on their Own Behalf and on Behalf of 76 other aggrieved Employees of the Respondent) v Wajir Wasco Limited alias Wajir Water & Sewerage Company Limited & another (Petition E076 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3226 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court found the 1st respondent in contempt of court and ordered the Managing Director to be committed to civil jail for six months.

Mutisya v Theuri & another (Petition E070 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3302 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court determined that the 1st Respondent was improperly joined as a defendant and dismissed the petition against him.

Mutisya v Shona EPZ Limited (Cause E594 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3208 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court overrules the respondent's Preliminary Objection and proceeds with the claim.

Dias & another v Afkoluck Investments Limited t/a Lucky & Casino; Addisalem Belachew Demisse (Proposed Third Party) (Cause E527 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3211 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Respondent's application is disallowed with costs to the Claimants.

Kenya Union of Commercial and Food Allied Workers v Jamii Distributors EA Ltd (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E056 of 2020) [2023] KEELRC 3268 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court found that the Respondent did not follow the procedure in transferring employees to an outsourcing company and that the outsourcing company cannot remit union dues on behalf of the Respondent. The court also found that the Respondent should recognize the Claimant Union.

Kariuki v Tile and Carpet Centre Limited (Cause 910 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3249 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Court found the dismissal unlawful and unfair, and the disciplinary process was deemed cosmetic.

Eldotec Consultancy Services Ltd v Otieno & another (Cause E019 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3301 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

Raniga v Munyao (Appeal 084 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 3255 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The appeal is allowed, and the respondent is ordered to deliver the certificate of service within 30 days. The trial court's judgment and decree are set aside.

Bunyi v Saab Kenya Limited (Cause 989 of 2017) [2023] KEELRC 3238 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court dismissed the claims for damages for discrimination, overtime, and pay in lieu of annual leave and public holidays. The prayer for sick leave of 12 days is also dismissed.

Mbandu & 6 others v County Government of Kakamega & 2 others (Cause E017 of 2023) [2023] KEELRC 3295 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The court denied the application for a stay of recruitment.

Kanyi v Kenya Airports Authority (Cause 1498 of 2018) [2023] KEELRC 3217 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ Dismissal was lawful but unfair due to procedural lapses

Gikenyi B & another v Nakhumicha & 2 others; Amoth & 58 others (Interested Party) (Petition E134 & E124 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEELRC 3222 (KLR) (7 December 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The court declared the acting appointments unconstitutional and ordered the removal of the purported appointments.