Stella Ndunge Kimatu v Teachers Service Commission [2020] KEELRC 1184 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1184
- Citation
- [2020] KEELRC 1184 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramGithinji, Ndolo, Rika
Holding
The promotion of the claimant to the position of Graduate Teacher was regular and lawful. The reversal of her promotions back to her P1 Teacher (Primary Teacher II) position was irregular, unfair, and amounted to a demotion.
Facts
Claimant Stella Ndunge Kimatu was a teacher employed by the Respondent Teachers Service Commission. She was promoted to Graduate Teacher II, then to Senior Teacher I, and later her promotions were reversed to Primary Teacher II.
Issues
- Whether the promotions were regular and lawful
- Whether reversing the promotions was irregular, unfair and unlawful and equal to a demotion
- Whether the claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The promotion to Graduate Teacher II was confirmed by the respondent and was regular and lawful. The reversal of promotions was found to be irregular and unfair, constituting a demotion.
Outcome
Claimant's reliefs granted
Orders
- An order permanently restraining the respondent, its officers, agents, employees, or any other person from implementing, proceeding with, or acting on the respondent's decision demoting and reducing/cutting/slashing the claimant's salary and other allowances
Remedies
- Reinstatement to the position of Senior Teacher 1, Job Group L with all the salary, allowances and benefits applicable thereto
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 47(1) of the Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Judicial Service Commission vs Mbalu Mutava & Another [2015] eKLR
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