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Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Gusii Water and Sanitation Company [2025] KEELRC 2088 (KLR)
The court held that the dispute had already been finally determined, found no pending application, and declared the matter closed.
Kenya Engineering Workers Union v M/S Jinseng International Wood Industry Limited; Kenya Building Construction Timber & Furniture Industries Employees Union (Interested Party) [2025] KEELRC 1763 (KLR)
The court found that the Interested Party, Kenya Building Construction Timber & Furniture Industries Employees Union, demonstrated a sufficient stake and interest in the suit by virtue of its recognition agreement with the Respondent and its recruitment of a significant number of the Respondent's employees as union members. The Claimant did not dispute these facts or provide evidence to the contrary. The Respondent confirmed the existence of the recognition agreement and the deduction of union dues in favor of the Interested Party. The court applied the principles governing joinder of parties…
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Kenya Concrete, Structural, Ceramic Tiles, Wood Plys and Interior Designs Workers Union v Comply Industries Limited [2025] KEELRC 1578 (KLR)
The court held the redundancy was genuine and ordered payment of terminal benefits to 15 employees, rejecting further challenge to the union’s standing.
Kenya County Government Workers Union v Nairobi Water & Sewarage Company Ltd & 2 others [2025] KEELRC 1546 (KLR)
The court declined to review its earlier CBA ruling and also rejected a contempt/joinder application, holding that no review ground was shown and fresh proceedings were required for new disputes.
Kenya Union of Commercial and Food Allied Workers v Trans-Mattresses Limited Supermarket [2025] KEELRC 1598 (KLR)
The court held that the employer must deduct and remit agency fees from non-member unionisable employees benefiting from a registered CBA.
Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers v Irrico International Limited [2025] KEELRC 1529 (KLR)
The court found that the County Labour Officer, acting under a court order, conducted a statutory census and reported that the claimant union had met the simple majority threshold for recognition as required by section 54(1) of the Labour Relations Act. The respondent's objections regarding the number of unionisable employees and alleged withdrawals were not substantiated and did not displace the validity of the County Labour Officer's report. The relevant date for assessing the threshold was when the union sought recognition, and at that time, the threshold was met. The court relied on statu…
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Kenya Shipping Clearing Freight Logistics and Warehouses Workers Union v Vegro (K) Limited; Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers (Interested Party) [2025] KEELRC 1482 (KLR)
The court held the union could represent its members without a recognition agreement, but most claims failed for lack of evidence. Only the Kshs. 1,000 medical refund claim succeeded.
Kenya Shoe and Leather Workers Union v Finlay Brushware Ltd [2025] KEELRC 1528 (KLR)
The court dismissed a union’s claim for recognition after finding it had not proved it met the simple-majority threshold under section 54(1) of the Labour Relations Act.
Kenya Engineering Workers Union v M/S Auto Craft Limited [2025] KEELRC 1364 (KLR)
The court found the union had a simple majority of employees and ordered recognition, deduction of union dues, and protection from victimization.
Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions & Hospital Workers v Board of Management (BOM) Ekwanda Secondary Schooll [2025] KEELRC 1339 (KLR)
The court held that the respondent had a legal duty to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the claimant union and ordered it to do so within 30 days.
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