Sossion v Teachers Service Commission (Civil Appeal 476 of 2019) [2026] KECA 406 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 406
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 406 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
The termination process was not in accordance with regulations 144 to 156 of CORT, but the termination was not unlawful.
Facts
Wilson Sossion was a diploma teacher appointed by the Teachers Service Commission. He was a member of Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and later elected as the Executive Secretary of KNUT's Bomet Branch. He was nominated as a member of the National Assembly and later terminated by the Teachers Service Commission for allegedly violating the Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT).
Issues
- Procedural fairness in termination of employment
- Validity of termination under Employment Act and CORT regulations
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent provided valid reasons for termination but violated procedural requirements. The court granted a declaration that the termination process was not in accordance with regulations 144 to 156 of CORT.
Outcome
Partial success of the appeal
Orders
- Declaration that the process of termination was not in accordance with regulations 144 to 156 of CORT
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Code of Regulations for Teachers (CORT)
Cases cited (2)
- CMC Aviation Limited vs Mohammed Noor
- Ratemo & 2 others vs Dufourg
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