Regina Mutindi Mbith v National Police Service Commission [2021] KEELRC 802 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 802
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 802 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2021
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TypePetition for Declaration and InjunctionPostureRespondent's appeal from a decision to discontinue the Petitioner from the National Police ServiceCoramMbaru, Wasilwa
Holding
The Court found that the NPSC violated the Petitioner's rights and fundamental freedoms and ordered reinstatement and compensation.
Facts
Petitioner was a Superintendent of Police who was vetted by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). She was removed from service and her vetting was declared failed.
Issues
- Whether the NPSC violated Petitioner's rights and fundamental freedoms
- Whether the Petitioner is entitled to reinstatement and compensation
Reasoning
The Court held that the NPSC's vetting process was procedurally unfair, as it did not provide the Petitioner with a summary of any complaints or suspicions, nor did it give her a chance to call witnesses or cross-examine them.
Outcome
The Court ordered reinstatement and compensation for the Petitioner.
Orders
- Declaration that Petitioner's rights and fundamental freedoms were violated
- Order of Certiorari to quash the decision to discontinue Petitioner from the National Police Service
- Order for reinstatement of Petitioner to her post as a Superintendent of the Kenya Police Service
- Order for compensation for the violation of Petitioner's fundamental rights and freedoms
Remedies
- Reinstatement of Petitioner to her position as Superintendent of Police
- Compensation for the violation of Petitioner's fundamental rights and freedoms
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Fair Administrative Action Act
- National Police Service (Vetting) Regulations, 2013
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