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Employment And Labour [2025] KECA 1311 (KLR)

County Government of Bomet v Kenya County Government Workers Union & another

County Government of Bomet v Kenya County Government Workers Union & another [2025] KECA 1311 (KLR)

The Court of Appeal dismissed a county government appeal and upheld findings that the grievants had been retained on lawful employment terms after their fixed-term contracts lapsed.

  • Employment Relationship
  • Permanent And Pensionable Status
  • Procedural Compliance
  • Natural Justice
  • Unlawful Termination
  • Legitimate Expectation
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 2099 (KLR)

Kitui Flor Mills Limited v Katiru

Kitui Flor Mills Limited v Katiru [2025] KEELRC 2099 (KLR)

The ELRC allowed an appeal by Kitui Flor Mills Limited and set aside an award to a former worker, holding the claim was filed outside the 3-year limitation period.

  • Limitation Of Actions
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Unfair Termination
  • Employment Relationship
  • Statutory Records
  • Compensation Claims
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 2090 (KLR)

Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Laxmi Hardware Limited

Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Laxmi Hardware Limited [2025] KEELRC 2090 (KLR)

The court dismissed a union’s claim for recognition and union dues after finding it failed to prove the listed workers were the respondent’s employees or that service was effected.

  • Union Recognition
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Service Of Process
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Union Dues
  • Employment Relationship
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 2086 (KLR)

Rambukwella v DL Koisagat Tea Estate Limited

Rambukwella v DL Koisagat Tea Estate Limited [2025] KEELRC 2086 (KLR)

The ELRC held that a consultancy label could not override the facts, found an employment relationship, and dismissed the Respondent’s jurisdictional application.

  • Employment Relationship
  • Contract Of Service Vs Contract For Service
  • Jurisdiction Of Elrc
  • Independent Contractor Test
  • Employee Benefits
  • Arbitration Clauses In Employment
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 2024 (KLR)

Ngode v Transfleet Limited (Formerly Mugoya Construction Company)

Ngode v Transfleet Limited (Formerly Mugoya Construction Company) [2025] KEELRC 2024 (KLR)

The court dismissed a claim for unlawful termination and unpaid salary after finding the claimant failed to prove an employment relationship with the respondent.

  • Employment Relationship
  • Unlawful Termination
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Limitation Periods
  • Piece Meal Contracts
  • Employment-relationship
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 1950 (KLR)

Mohamed & 2 others v Pothiwalla t/a Songoro Boat Services

Mohamed & 2 others v Pothiwalla t/a Songoro Boat Services [2025] KEELRC 1950 (KLR)

The court dismissed an employment appeal, finding the appellants failed to prove an employer-employee relationship and that the evidence showed a business arrangement.

  • Employment Relationship
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Unfair Termination
  • Independent Contractor
  • Remedies For Dismissal
  • Employment-relationship
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 1945 (KLR)

Phoenix Decorz Limited formerly known as Huzeifa Glass and Hardware v Mwambao

Phoenix Decorz Limited formerly known as Huzeifa Glass and Hardware v Mwambao [2025] KEELRC 1945 (KLR)

The court held the appellant was the respondent’s employer, found unfair termination, reduced compensation to one month’s wages, and ordered notice pay and a certificate of service.

  • Unfair Termination
  • Compensation Awards
  • Employment Relationship
  • Notice Pay
  • Statutory Entitlements
  • Unfair-termination
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 1907 (KLR)

Mwobobia v Steel Structures Limited

Mwobobia v Steel Structures Limited [2025] KEELRC 1907 (KLR)

The Employment and Labour Relations Court overruled a preliminary objection, holding that whether an employment relationship existed was a factual issue for trial.

  • Jurisdiction Of Elrc
  • Employment Relationship
  • Preliminary Objection
  • Independent Contractor Vs Employee
  • Preliminary-objection
  • Employment-relationship
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 1915 (KLR)

Juma v Macharia

Juma v Macharia [2025] KEELRC 1915 (KLR)

The court allowed an employment appeal by a domestic worker, finding an implied employment relationship, constructive dismissal, and underpayment.

  • Domestic Worker Rights
  • Constructive Dismissal
  • Minimum Wage Compliance
  • Unfair Termination
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Employment Relationship
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Employment And Labour [2025] KEELRC 1841 (KLR)

Ochieng & 9 others v Vegpro (K) Ltd

Ochieng & 9 others v Vegpro (K) Ltd [2025] KEELRC 1841 (KLR)

The Employment and Labour Relations Court at Eldoret allowed an appeal over workplace injury claims, found an employment relationship proved, and awarded damages.

  • Workplace Injury
  • Employment Relationship
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Employer Liability
  • Damages Assessment
  • Consolidation Of Suits
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