Kenyan case law
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Bungei & 13 others v County Government of Uasin County & 2 others (Cause E082 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3494 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court held that the Claimants were not casual employees and their employment did not convert into term contracts of service. The termination of their employment was procedurally fair.
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Kenya Concrete, Structural, Ceramic Tiles, Wood Plys & Interior Design Workers Union v Mara Tea Limited (Cause E902 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3467 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The motion is dismissed with costs to the Claimant
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Kaloki & 2 others v Kenya Aerotech Limited (Cause E237 of 2021) [2025] KEELRC 3465 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The interest awarded in the judgment applies to the pension sums.
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Njoroge v County Government of Kiambu (Miscellaneous Application E198 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3473 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is incompetent and dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
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Tarno v Nandi County Public Service Board & 2 others (Petition E002 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3489 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court finds that the Petitioner did not prove that the recruitment and/or contract renewal processes were unlawfully and/or unconstitutionally conducted.
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Wafula v Bukura Agricultural College; Principal/CEO Bukura Agricultural College (Interested Party) (Petition E010 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3487 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The petition is dismissed with no order on costs.
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Njiru v Veterinary Medicines Directorate & 5 others (Petition 219 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3462 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Petitioner's claims are dismissed as the disciplinary proceedings were suspended by the court and the employment relationship was terminated by operation of law.
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Kenya Union of Pre-Primary Education Teachers v County Public Service Boardd of Vihiga & another; Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Interested Party) (Cause E007 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3488 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The grievants are entitled to the increment as advised by the interested party as communicated in a circular dated 10th August 2023.
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Nyongesa v Milestone Gaming Limited (Cause E853 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3456 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant worked for the Respondent for only 2 years, and her termination on account of redundancy was not fair.
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology v University Academic Staff Union & another (Cause E743 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3469 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The strike notice is set aside, and the 2nd Respondent is permitted to proceed with industrial action.
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Kenya Union of Dometstic, Hotels, Educational Institutions & Hospital Workers v Masai Technical Training Institute (Cause E414 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3477 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant's suit is statute barred under Section 89 of the Employment Act.
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Mogaka v Spur Security Services Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause 1700 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 3482 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application is granted, the suit is set aside and reinstated, and the claimant is allowed to prosecute his case.
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Gowi v Outsource Technique Ltd (Cause E222 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3471 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The consent decree was fully settled upon payment of the agreed sum less statutory deductions.
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Kaleche v S.C Johnson & Sons Kenya Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E005 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3713 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Court finds the dismissal procedurally and substantively unfair and awards the Claimant compensation for seven months' gross salary, unpaid notice pay, and leave pay.
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County Government of Siaya v Kenya National Union of Nurses (Cause E094 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3445 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The County Government is entitled to an interlocutory injunction to restrain the Kenya National Union of Nurses from continuing the strike.
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Al-Barakat Agency Limited v Bwetta (Appeal E134 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3460 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The termination of employment was held to be unlawful and unfair, constituting constructive dismissal.
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Gechiko & 21 others v Kapil Bakery Limited & another (Cause 175 of 2017) [2025] KEELRC 3495 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The stay will be conditional upon the deposit of the entire decretal sum into an interest-earning account within 30 days, otherwise the stay will lapse. The costs of the application will be determined based on the outcome of the intended appeal.
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Sanghani v Rotich (Appeal E015 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3459 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The appeal is partially successful, with compensation and notice pay awarded. The security funds deposited to secure the appeal are to be released to the respondent to the extent of the awarded sum and costs.
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Xto v Kenya Commercial Bank Group (Cause E128 of 2024) [2025] KEELRC 3461 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The court found the termination unjustified and ordered reinstatement with back pay.
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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Dadu Hardware Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E006 of 2023) [2025] KEELRC 3490 (KLR) (4 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ The Claimant is entitled to recognition by the Respondent for purposes of collective bargaining under section 54 of the Labour Relations Act.
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Kenya Hotels and Allied Workers Union v Praying Mantis Limited (Octopus Club) (Cause 129 of 2013) [2025] KEELRC 3468 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The applicant's motion is dismissed as without merit.
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Muchunu v NRS Sacco Society Limited (Cause E422 of 2022) [2025] KEELRC 3449 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ Court grants injunction and recalls decrees
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Ngare v Teachers Service Commission (Cause E051 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3457 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Judgment)
✦ Dismissal was unfair and contravened the Constitution and relevant laws
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Kazungu v Clerk, County Assembly of Taita Taveta and County Assembly of Taita Taveta & 2 others (Employment and Labour Relations Petition E005 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 3752 (KLR) (3 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The application for stay is dismissed
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Lutta v Mumias Sugar Company Limited (Cause 293 of 2015) [2025] KEELRC 3403 (KLR) (2 December 2025) (Ruling)
✦ The court granted the respondent's motion to stay the delivery of the ruling on the applicant's Bill of Costs and allowed the respondent to file a response.