William Ateka Ogato v Kisii University & 2 others [2021] KEELRC 454 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 454
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 454 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Certiorari and ProhibitionCoramKorir
The court has jurisdiction and the application is properly before this court. The renewal/re-appointment of the 3rd Respondent was within the law as per the Kisii University Charter.
Facts
The applicant seeks to quash the renewal of the contract of the 3rd Respondent (Deputy Vice-Chancellor) by the 2nd Respondent (Kisii University) and to prohibit the 3rd Respondent from assuming office. The 3rd Respondent had served one term and was eligible for a second term under the Kisii University Charter.
Issues
- Whether the prayers fall within the purview of judicial review
- Whether the renewal/re-appointment of the 3rd Respondent was made within the law
Reasoning
The court determined that the renewal/re-appointment of the 3rd Respondent was within the law as per the Kisii University Charter, which provides for a term of five years for Deputy Vice-Chancellors, and the 3rd Respondent was eligible for a second term.
Outcome
The application was dismissed.
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