Euticus Guantai Nkunja v National Police Service Commission & 2 others [2017] KEELRC 590 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 590
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 590 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeDisciplinary DisputePosturePetition for Declaration and CompensationCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The orderly room proceedings were flawed, the dismissal was unfair, and the petitioner is entitled to Kshs.500,000 for violation of Article 47(1).
Facts
The petitioner was dismissed from the Kenya Police Service on 23 February 2010 after an orderly room proceedings. He alleged that his rights under Article 47 and 50 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 were violated.
Issues
- Procedure of orderly room proceedings
- Unfair dismissal
- Reinstatement and compensation
Reasoning
The court found that the petitioner's constitutional right to a fair determination of the disciplinary case was violated, and the dismissal was unreasonable and procedurally unfair.
Outcome
Judgment for the petitioner for a declaration, compensation, and costs.
Orders
- Declaration that orderly room proceedings were flawed
- Declaration that dismissal was unfair
- Payment of Kshs.500,000 to the petitioner
- Payment of costs of the petition
Remedies
- Declaration
- Compensation
- Costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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