Nyongesa v Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology & another (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E023 of 2022) [2023] KEELRC 3155 (KLR) (30 November 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 3155
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 3155 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureRespondents' appeal from a judgment in a previous trialCoramJW KELI
The Court found that the Claimant did not resign and thus, the Respondents were not justified in stopping his salary.
Facts
The Claimant, Dr Ferdinand Chirure Nyongesa, was removed from the payroll and his salary was stopped by the Respondents, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and its Council. The Claimant filed a Statement of Claim seeking various reliefs including reinstatement, permanent injunction, and payment of salary arrears.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant resigned and the consequences of the resignation?
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought?
Reasoning
The Court considered the Claimant's resignation letter and the Respondents' contention that the Claimant never resigned. The Court concluded that the Claimant did not formally resign.
Outcome
Affirmed the Respondents' decision to stop the Claimant's salary and dismissed the Claimant's other reliefs.
Orders
- Affirmed the Respondents' decision to stop the Claimant's salary.
- Dismissed the Claimant's other reliefs.
Remedies
- None
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