Francis M. Njeruh v Mabel Imbuga & 9 others [2015] KEELRC 281 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 281
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 281 (KLR)
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for contempt of courtCoramMbaru, Nduma, TH
Holding
The Respondents were committed to jail for six months for contempt of court.
Facts
Interim orders were set aside on March 28, 2014, and the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance) was advertised on February 7, 2014. The interim orders were in place until February 27, 2014, when the position was advertised again.
Issues
- Did the Respondents act in defiance of Court orders?
- If the answer to (i) above is in the affirmative, were the orders of the Court properly served on them?
- What remedy, if any, is available to the Claimant / Applicant.
Reasoning
The Claimant demonstrated that the Respondents advertised the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance) while the interim orders were in place, which was in defiance of the court's orders.
Outcome
The Respondents were committed to jail for six months.
Orders
- Commit the Respondents to jail for six months.
- Declare the purported recruitment proceedings held on July 17, 2014, null and void.
- Grant an injunction to restrain the Respondents from taking any further steps to fill the positions of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance) and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration).
Remedies
- Commitment to jail for six months.
- Fine of Kshs.500,000 for contempt of court.
- Injunction to restrain the Respondents from taking further steps to fill the positions.
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