Chiuri v Laikipia University & 3 others (Employment and Labour Relations Cause E012 of 2021) [2023] KEELRC 612 (KLR) (6 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 612
- Citation
- [2023] KEELRC 612 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2023
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TypeEmployment and Labour RelationsPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramHS WASILWA, Rika
Holding
The Court finds that the Claimant served the respondent as both Deputy Vice Chancellor and Associate Professor.
Facts
The Claimant, Lois Wanjiku Chiuri, was employed by Laikipia University as an Associate Professor and Deputy Vice Chancellor. Her contract was initially for 5 years and renewable, but it lapsed without renewal. She participated in various departmental activities and was involved in curriculum reviews.
Issues
- Whether the Claimant was unlawfully and unfairly terminated for the position she had been appointed to.
- In what capacity the Claimant was employed by the respondent.
Reasoning
The Court determined that the Claimant was employed as both positions due to the irregular appointment and participation in departmental activities.
Outcome
Affirmed
Remedies
- A declaration that the Claimant’s termination of employment was unjustified, unlawful, and illegal.
- Reinstatement as an associate professor.
- Payment of salary and benefits from December 2020.
- Payment of gratuity dues.
- Payment in lieu of notice.
- Reactivation of the Claimant's corporate email and support systems.
- Damages for malicious termination.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Transparency International Kenya VS Teresa Carlo Omondi
- Registered Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa and Another Vs Ruth Gathoni Ngotho
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