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Michael Kiptoo v Kenya Medical Training College & another; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission & another (Interested Parties) [2021] KEELRC 1928 (KLR)

[2021] KEELRC 1928 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1928
Citation
[2021] KEELRC 1928 (KLR)
Decided
24 March 2021
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition for Declaration and Damages
Holding

The Court found that the Petitioner's right to a fair hearing was violated and that the termination was unlawful.

Facts

The Petitioner, Professor Michael Kiptoo, was terminated from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Medical Training College on December 24, 2020. He filed a petition alleging violations of his rights under the Constitution and the Fair Administrative Action Act.

Issues

  1. Whether the termination violated the Petitioner's right to a fair hearing
  2. Whether the termination violated the Petitioner's right to fair administrative action
  3. Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the reliefs sought

Reasoning

The Court considered the Supreme Court's decision in Trusted Society of Human Rights vs Mumo Matemu and found that the Petitioner's right to a fair hearing was violated.

Outcome

The Court declared the termination unlawful and ordered the reinstatement of the Petitioner with full pay and benefits.

Orders

  • Reinstatement of the Petitioner with full pay and benefits

Remedies

  • Reinstatement with full pay and benefits
  • Damages for unlawful and unconstitutional bundling out-of-office

Authorities cited

Legislation (6)
  • Constitution of Kenya
  • Fair Administrative Action Act
  • Witness Protection Act
  • Leadership and Integrity Act
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act
  • Bribery Act
Cases cited (1)
  • Trusted Society of Human Rights –vs- Mumo Matemu & 5 Others – Petition No. 12 of 2013 [2014] eKLR
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