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Employment and Labour Relations Court

Also known as: Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nyeri · ELRC · Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisii · Kisii court

Kenyan court that hears employment and labour disputes, addressing cases involving wrongful dismissal, unpaid wages, and workplace grievances.

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May 2026
8 MayCapital News
A petition contesting the Kenya Prisons Service recruitment criteria has been formally closed by the Employment and Labour Relations Court after parties informed the court that the dispute had been resolved. …
Court Closes Petition Challenging Kenya Prisons Recruitment Criteria After Settlement
8 MayCitizen Digital
… Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A petition challenging the Kenya Prisons Service recruitment criteria has been marked as settled and the file closed by the Employment and Labour Relations Court …
Court closes petition challenging Kenya Prisons recruitment criteria

Politics

Police Commission appeals to Supreme Court over recruitment ruling

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The National Police Service Commission has filed a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the Inspector General's independent authority over police officer recruitment, promotions, and other personnel decisions. The NPSC is seeking the Supreme Court's interpretation of constitutional provisions governing the respective mandates of the commission and the Inspector General.

30 October 2026 · Capital News →

Yesterday

Police Commission appeals to Supreme Court over recruitment ruling
The National Police Service Commission has filed a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the Inspector General's independent authority over police officer recruitment, promotions, and other personnel decisions. The NPSC is seeking the Supreme Court's interpretation of constitutional provisions governing the respective mandates of the commission and the Inspector General.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 29 October

Fresh court petition challenges TSC CEO recruitment process
A fresh petition filed at the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisii challenges the legality of the September 29, 2026 TSC recruitment advertisement, arguing the commission did not properly authorise it and did not formally cancel an earlier advertisement from May. This is the third legal setback for the recruitment process, which seeks to replace former TSC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia who left office in June 2025.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

Court affirms IG's authority; 1,948 officers promoted
The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals by the National Police Service Commission and the Law Society of Kenya, upholding the Inspector-General's constitutional authority over uniformed police officers' management. Following this decision, Inspector-General Douglas Kanja has approved the promotion of 1,948 officers whose advancement had previously stalled.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Court affirms IG's authority; 1,948 officers promoted
Kenya's Inspector-General Douglas Kanja has approved the promotion of 1,948 police officers following a Court of Appeal decision that upheld his constitutional authority to independently manage uniformed officers, dismissing challenges from the National Police Service Commission and Law Society of Kenya.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 16 October

Court of Appeal upholds IGP's sole control of police recruitment
The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals by the National Police Service Commission and the Law Society of Kenya, affirming that the Constitution places recruitment, training, employment, deployment, promotion, suspension and dismissal of sworn police officers under the Inspector-General's independent command.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
Court of Appeal affirms IG's power to hire police constables
The Court of Appeal ruled that the Inspector General of Police, not the National Police Service Commission, has the power to hire constable police officers and control the Sh60 billion police payroll. The three-judge bench found the law is clear about the IG's independence as head of the police service.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

Bishop Charles Muhia seeks Ksh.21M over church dismissal
Mamlaka Hill Chapel founder Bishop Charles Muhia has filed a court petition in the Employment and Labour Relations Court challenging his dismissal from the church and seeking reinstatement and more than Ksh.21 million in compensation and unpaid leave benefits, alleging the disciplinary process was unlawful and violated his right to a fair hearing.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

Church members seek court participation in bishop dismissal case
Members of Mamlaka Hill Chapel have asked the Labour Court to allow them to participate in the case over the dismissal of Bishop Charles Muhia Ng'ang'a, arguing that the dispute affects the church's leadership, constitution and finances, and that members' constitutional rights must be heard before the court determines the case.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 11 October

Gor Mahia loses bid to overturn salary arrears judgment
The Sports Dispute Tribunal awarded player Sydney Wahongo Sh2.8 million in salary arrears, comprising Sh1 million in unpaid salary and Sh1.8 million for the unexpired term of his employment contract. Gor Mahia's petition to strike out the tribunal's decision was dismissed by Justice Jacob Gakeri, who ruled the tribunal has jurisdiction over sports disputes.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

Gor Mahia ordered to pay player Sh2.8 million in salary arrears
A High Court has thrown out Gor Mahia FC's petition challenging a Sports Dispute Tribunal decision awarding player Sydney Wahongo Sh2.8 million in unpaid salary and salary for the unexpired term of his contract. Justice Jacob Gakeri ruled that the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the employment dispute and that its decision was not subject to challenge by petition.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

Court orders Kenya Power to pay employee Sh2.38m acting allowance
Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Hellen Wasilwa ordered Kenya Power to pay former employee Zilpa Auma Ayara Sh2.38 million in unpaid acting allowance for her work as acting officer in charge of the National Contact Centre, though the court declined her claim for substantive appointment as Chief Officer.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

Court rules complaint letters cannot initiate judge removal
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled that a letter to the Chief Justice cannot form the basis for removing a judge or be forwarded to the Judicial Service Commission as a removal petition, in a case filed by Environment and Land Court Judge Anthony Ombwayo.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

Petition filed to remove KURA boss over alleged expired term
A High Court petition has been filed seeking the removal of Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Director-General Eng Silas Murira Kinoti, with petitioners alleging his term expired on June 18, 2026, and questioning whether he has a valid legal mandate to continue in office.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 4 October

KEHPHPU wins interim court order in Elgeyo Marakwet recruitment case
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has secured interim orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret in a challenge against Elgeyo Marakwet's County Public Service Board and County Government over the failure to advertise and recruit a Director of Public Health and replace Public Health Officers. The court ordered a hearing for October 14, 2026, and directed that the status quo be maintained in the meantime.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's foreign enlistment law may bar war victim compensation
Kenyans recruited into Russia's military face a legal obstacle to compensation under Section 68 of Kenya's Penal Code, which criminalizes foreign military service without presidential authority. The law applies even to recruits who allege they were misled into military contracts after seeking civilian employment.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

Court orders Maasai Mara University to pay lecturers 9.1 million shillings
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisii has ordered Maasai Mara University to pay Ksh. 9.1 million in accrued dues to 19 former part-time lecturers who taught at the institution's Kisii and Kilgoris satellite campuses between 2014 and 2016 without compensation. Justice Nzioki wa Makau ruled that the public university violated the lecturers' constitutional right to fair administrative action by withholding their payments for a decade.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

Bomet Governor Barchok faces full trial in graft case
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok's bid for an out-of-court settlement in a Sh2.7 million graft case has failed, and the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has set the matter for full hearing. Barchok is charged with conflict of interest, acquisition of proceeds of crime and money laundering related to a benefit received from companies that traded with Bomet County Government.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 12 September

High Court blocks prosecution of lawyer over forgery charges
City lawyer Benard Odero Okello was arraigned at Kibera Law Court on Friday on 10 forgery-related charges involving the Kenya County Government Workers Union, but a High Court order barred his prosecution and required his immediate release. Justice Bahati Mwamuye restrained the DPP, DCI, and IG from arresting, detaining, charging or prosecuting Okello and staff at his law firm over transactions involving the union.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

High Court blocks prosecution of Nairobi lawyer on 10 charges
Lawyer Benard Odero Okello appeared before Kibera Law Courts on 10 criminal counts including forgery, uttering false documents, resisting arrest and assaulting police officers, but was released unconditionally after the High Court issued orders stopping his prosecution.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court stays PS gender rule petition pending Appeal jurisdiction
The High Court has stayed proceedings in a petition by the Katiba Institute challenging the 2022 appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries for allegedly violating the two-thirds gender rule, citing an unresolved jurisdictional dispute with the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The petition argued that the nominees—39 men and 12 women—breached constitutional requirements for gender balance in appointive bodies.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
City lawyer arrested after eighth-floor jump threat
Benard Odero Okello, a Nairobi lawyer, was arrested at his Westlands office after allegedly threatening to jump from the eighth floor to evade police arrest. He faces charges of forgery and uttering a false document related to a Sh150 million fee dispute, plus additional charges of resisting arrest and assaulting officers.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 10 September

Wanjigi criticises government over unpaid 1982 coup veterans compensation
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised the government for failing to pay more than 400 former Kenya Air Force personnel dismissed after the 1982 attempted coup, despite court orders directing compensation of up to Ksh.9 billion.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court certifies urgent case on infrastructure fund CEO appointment
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has certified as urgent a case challenging James Mworia's appointment as first CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund. Petitioners allege a conflict of interest because Mworia was a sitting board member of the six-member Board that selected him for the position.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 31 August

Clinical officers' strike continues; nurses plan September demos
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers says their strike remains in full force until substantive grievances are addressed. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives has notified police of planned demonstrations on September 3, 2026, with 9,400 participants from the 47 counties marching to the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors headquarters.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

Aviation workers strike at KCAA, KAA, and Jambojet
Aviation workers went on strike at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, and Jambojet on Sunday morning, reviving disruption threats a month after a government-brokered truce. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union says members will not resume work until grievances against all three employers are settled.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

Dock Workers Union new team probes Sh82 million withdrawal
Newly elected Dock Workers Union general secretary Abubakar Abdillahi and his team took office this week and said initial investigation found Sh82 million irregularly withdrawn from one of three union accounts. The matter has been reported to police, and the team has commissioned a comprehensive audit to recover missing funds.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

High Court rules magistrate retains authority over transferred criminal cases
The High Court affirmed that a magistrate transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court can continue to handle criminal cases already before her. Justice Alexander Muteti dismissed a challenge by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi, who questioned Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego's continued handling of his criminal case after her transfer to the ELRC.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

Kakuzi Plc employees to receive 15% wage increase from 2026
Unionisable employees at agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc will receive a 15% wage increase over the 2026/27 Collective Bargaining Agreement period following union negotiations, with more than 3,500 workers receiving 8% in 2026 and 7% in 2027.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Moi University workers demand court-ordered unpaid compensation
Former Moi University workers retrenched in 2001 have given the institution one month to pay termination dues awarded by the Employment and Labour Relations Court in October 2025, threatening legal action if unpaid. The court ordered each of 62 claimants to receive four months' basic pay and house allowance, but the workers rejected a university offer claiming it violated the ruling.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
High Court upholds magistrate's jurisdiction in land fraud case
A Milimani High Court judge dismissed a bid by former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi to disqualify the magistrate hearing a Sh1.3 billion Lower Kabete land fraud case, ruling that the magistrate retained criminal jurisdiction after being transferred to the Employment and Labour Relations Court.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →