James Rika
KenyajudgeMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Justice James Rika is a High Court judge in Kenya known for his rulings on labor and constitutional law. He recently presided over a case involving prosecutor Casmir Obiero, where he determined that the ODPP's treatment of Obiero constituted a violation of his rights, leading to an award for damages due to constructive dismissal and unfair labor practices.
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Judge James Rika expressed his dissatisfaction that many cases had been filed by aggrieved lecturers against their respective universities over unpaid remuneration.
Court warns universities against delaying lecturers' salariesKenya· 2026-08-04
Justice James Rika dismissed the entire suit filed by Ngugi after he failed to prove his union membership.
Court declines to award Sh20 million to SDA pastor dismissed over polygamyKenya· 2026-07-03
Justice James Rika ruled on the case regarding the recruitment panel.
Court suspends Kericho county secretary appointment pending hearingKenya· 2026-02-17
Justice James Rika dismissed the case filed by the KUPPET officials, citing abuse of court process.
Union loses bid for EACC to probe Sh200 pay cutsKenya· 2025-09-04
Justice James Rika presided over the case and stated that the ODPP violated the rights of Casmir Obiero.
Court orders ODPP to pay prosecutor Sh1.8m for malicious transferKenya· 2025-05-04