Kenya National Union of Nurses v Attorney General [2015] KEELRC 866 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 866
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 866 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2015
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TypeTrade Union Dismissal CasePostureAppeal from a decision to dismiss a union memberCoramMAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding
The court held that the dismissal was unlawful and against the law
Facts
Peter Munywoki, a registered nurse, was dismissed by the respondent (Public Service Commission) on 22nd February 2012. He had been convicted of raping a patient in 2009 and was imprisoned. Munywoki appealed his conviction and was acquitted on 19th March 2012. He then appealed his dismissal, but the respondent disallowed his application for review.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of Munywoki was unlawful and against the Service Commission Act and Employment Act
- Whether the dismissal was procedurally fair and in compliance with established law
Reasoning
The court found that Munywoki was acquitted of the rape charge and thus should not have been dismissed.
Outcome
Affirmed the acquittal and quashed the dismissal
Orders
- Quashed the letter of dismissal dated 22nd February 2012
Remedies
- Declared the dismissal unlawful and unprocedural
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Service Commission Act
- Employment Act
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