Elijah Oyoo Okoth v Vice Chancellor Karatina Univesity & another [2019] KEELRC 1975 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1975
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 1975 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 March 2019
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureClaimant sued Respondents for unfair termination of employmentCoramNzioki wa Makau
The claim is dismissed with costs to the Respondents as the dismissal was lawful and procedurally fair
Facts
Claimant was employed as a lecturer and was dismissed for alleged misconduct. He claimed the dismissal was unfair and lacked procedural fairness.
Issues
- Unfair termination of employment
- Procedural fairness in disciplinary hearing
Reasoning
The court found that the dismissal was lawful and procedurally fair, despite some evidence being recanted by the students. The Claimant was heard extensively both orally and in writing.
Outcome
Dismissal of the suit with costs to the Respondents
Authorities cited
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