On Makau Beta
Read this first — limitations.
- Patterns reflect published decisions only.
- This is not an assessment of private character, integrity or bias.
- Outcome distributions are per case-type and not comparable across courts/years.
- Based on 108 decision(s); small samples are indicative only.
- Name normalization is automatic and may merge or split judges incorrectly.
Main subject areas
Documented reasoning patterns
- Most common procedural postures: Appeal from an original trial (22), Appeal from a previous judgment on liability (12), Appeal from the original trial (6)
- [Civil] outcomes — The application is certified urgent and heard ex-parte. An injunction is ordered to restrain the Claimant from executing the Decree of the Court or enforcing any orders of the Court consequential to the ruling made on 8th October 2012 pending the hearing and determination of the application and the intended appeal filed in the Court of Appeal.: 1/4, The Motion is struck out.: 1/4, The motion to strike out the claimant's claim for misjoinder is dismissed.: 1/4, Stay granted pending appeal.: 1/4
- [Labor Dispute] outcomes — The Court dismissed the claimant's claim for terminal dues.: 1/3, Judgment entered for the claimant: 1/3, The Motion is dismissed with costs to the claimants.: 1/3
- [Industrial Dispute] outcomes — Appeal dismissed: 2/29, The claimant's employment contract was found to be a term contract, and the termination was found to be unfair.: 1/29, Claimant is awarded damages and a certificate of service.: 1/29, Dismissed: 1/29
- [Unfair Dismissal] outcomes — The suit is struck out.: 1/8, Judgment entered for the claimant for ksh.179,461.50 plus costs and interest.: 1/8, Claimant wins: 1/8, Judgment entered for the claimant for the sum of Ksh.470,166.70 plus costs and interest.: 1/8
- [Unfair Termination of Employment] outcomes — Judgment in favor of the claimant: 1/2, The claimant's petition for reinstatement and compensation was granted.: 1/2
Writing characteristics
- Median judgment length ~10527 words
- Single-judge
Remedy patterns
- compensation for unfair termination (4)
- Salary in lieu of notice (4)
- Compensation for unfair termination (4)
- Terminal dues and compensation for unfair termination (3)
- One month salary in lieu of notice (3)
Citation patterns
- Avg cited authorities/decision: 0.2
- Frequently applied statutes: Employment Act (56), Employment Act 2007 (5), Labour Relations Act (LRA) (4), Industrial Court Act (4), Labour Relations Act (3)
Sample decisions
Noor v C.M.C. Aviation Limited (Cause 919 of 2010) [2012] KEIC 4 (KLR) (16 November 2012) (Ruling)
Industrial Court · [2012] KEIC 4 (KLR) · 16 November 2012
Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union v Kenol- Kobil Petroleum Limited (Cause 841 of 2009) [2012] KEIC 9 (KLR) (26 October 2012) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2012] KEIC 9 (KLR) · 26 October 2012
Bishi v Hedge Farm Ltd (Cause 60 of 2012) [2013] KEIC 521 (KLR) (12 April 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 521 (KLR) · 12 April 2013
Njenga v Transnick Transporters Ltd (Cause 69 of 2013) [2013] KEIC 572 (KLR) (6 December 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 572 (KLR) · 6 December 2013
Kaingu v Breeze Point (Cause 276 of 2013) [2013] KEIC 573 (KLR) (6 December 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 573 (KLR) · 6 December 2013
Amollo v Visions Institute of Professionals Limited (Cause 18 of 2013) [2013] KEIC 598 (KLR) (12 July 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 598 (KLR) · 12 July 2013
Joshua v Chije Primary School (Cause 139 of 2013) [2013] KEIC 600 (KLR) (6 September 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 600 (KLR) · 6 September 2013
Owili v Kenya Ports Authority (Cause 131 of 2012) [2013] KEIC 601 (KLR) (28 June 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 601 (KLR) · 28 June 2013
Mvurya & 12 others v Devki Steel Mills Ltd [MSA] (Cause 173 of 2012) [2013] KEIC 605 (KLR) (6 September 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 605 (KLR) · 6 September 2013
Onyaru v Alpha Dairy Products Ltd (Cause 93 of 2013) [2013] KEIC 606 (KLR) (30 August 2013) (Judgment)
Industrial Court · [2013] KEIC 606 (KLR) · 30 August 2013