Lawrence Njue Nyaga v National Police Service Commission & another [2019] KEELRC 2338 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2338
- Citation
- [2019] KEELRC 2338 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2019
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TypeDisciplinary ActionPosturePetition for Review of SuspensionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The Petitioner's suspension is lifted and he is ordered to be reinstated to duty.
Facts
Petitioner was redeployed to North Horr Sub-County in Marsabit County but did not report. He was subsequently charged in absentia and suspended. The Petitioner's advocate sought updates but received no response.
Issues
- Proportionality of the Respondents' decision-making process
- Expeditiousness of the disciplinary proceedings
- Fairness of the Petitioner's treatment
Reasoning
The Court found the Respondents failed to take a decision expeditiously and proportionately, contrary to the Constitution and Service Standing Orders.
Outcome
Petitioner's suspension lifted, reinstated to duty
Orders
- Lift the suspension and order the Petitioner to be reinstated to duty
Remedies
- Reinstatement to duty
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- National Police Service Act
- Public Service Code of Regulations
- Fair Administrative Action Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- R v Amon ole Tiren & Ar (2018) eKLR
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