Makutwa v Godrick & 2 others (Cause 158 of 2013) [2023] KEELRC 603 (KLR) (15 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 603
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 603 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 March 2023
Summary at a glance
TypeUnfair Termination of EmploymentPostureAppeal from a dismissal for want of prosecutionCoramRADIDO
The dismissal of the Claimant was fair.
Facts
The Claimant, Newton Makutwa, was interdicted by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on November 10, 2009, for alleged sexual assault of a pupil. He was given an opportunity to respond and was invited to a disciplinary hearing, but did not attend. He appealed the interdiction, but the appeal was not considered. The hearing was adjourned multiple times due to the Claimant's absence.
Issues
- Procedural fairness
- Substantive fairness
Reasoning
The Court found that the TSC was in substantial compliance with procedural fairness requirements. The Claimant's admissions in his statement and his failure to contest the allegations led to the dismissal being considered fair.
Outcome
The Cause is dismissed with no order on costs.
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