University of Nairobi v Kevin Mbwaya & 62 others [2018] KECA 23 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 23
- Citation
- [2018] KECA 23 (KLR)
The court declared that the respondents were valid students of the University of Nairobi and nullified the degree certificates issued by the Technical University of Kenya. The court ordered the Technical University of Kenya to forward the names of the respondents to the applicant for inclusion on the list of graduands.
Facts
Respondents petitioned the High Court seeking a declaration that they were valid students of the University of Nairobi, having enrolled at Kenya Polytechnic University College, which was a constituent college of the applicant. The respondents also sought to have their names included in the applicant's list for graduation and for the Engineers Board of Kenya to admit or register them as graduate Engineers.
Issues
- Validity of respondents' enrollment at Kenya Polytechnic University College
- Inclusion of respondents' names in the applicant's list for graduation
- Admission of respondents to the profession as graduate Engineers
Reasoning
The court found that the respondents were valid students of the University of Nairobi and that their enrollment at Kenya Polytechnic University College was valid.
Outcome
Application granted, extension of time to file notice of appeal granted
Orders
- Extension of time to file notice of appeal granted
- Technical University of Kenya to forward the names of the respondents to the applicant for inclusion on the list of graduands
Remedies
- Declaration that respondents are valid students of the University of Nairobi
- Inclusion of respondents' names in the applicant's list for graduation
- Admission of respondents to the profession as graduate Engineers
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