Peter Ndegwa Muturi v Teachers Service Commission [2021] KEELRC 1116 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1116
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 1116 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 August 2021
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TypeDisciplinary ActionPosturePetition for Compensation and Other RemediesCoramHon. Lady Justice Maureen Onyango
Holding
The Court finds that the Respondent did not comply with the proper procedure in the interdictions of the Petitioner.
Facts
The Petitioner, Peter Ndegwa Muturi, was a teacher employed by the Respondent, Teachers Service Commission. He was interdicted on November 30, 2016, for allegedly barring a candidate from entering the school compound, and subsequently suspended.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent complied with proper procedure in the interdictions of the Petitioner.
- Whether the Respondent violated the Petitioner’s Constitutional Rights.
- Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the remedies sought.
Reasoning
The Teachers Service Commission Code of Regulations, 2015, outlines the disciplinary process, including investigations, hearings, and interdictions. The Petitioner was not provided with a fair hearing as required by the regulations.
Outcome
The Petition is dismissed.
Orders
- Compensation for withheld salary from 27th February 2017 to 27th June 2017
- Compensation for withheld salary from 27th July 2017 to 27th June 2018
- Compensation for withheld salary from 27th July 2017 to 27th June 2018
- General damages and/or compensation for mental stress
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Teachers Service Commission Act No. 20 of 2012
- Teachers Service Commission Code of Regulations for Teachers, 2015
- Fair Administrative Actions Act, 2015
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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