Munene v United States International University (Cause 105 of 2019) [2024] KEELRC 1635 (KLR) (28 June 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1635
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 1635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 June 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramJAMES RIKA
Holding
The court declares the withholding of salary unlawful and unfair, orders damages, and requires the Respondent to refer to the Claimant as a Full Professor and pay the appropriate remuneration.
Facts
The Claimant, Professor Karega Munene, was employed by the Respondent, United States International University, as an Associate Professor on September 1, 2003. He was promoted to Full Professor on September 1, 2007, but his salary was not adjusted accordingly. He claims underpayment and discrimination.
Issues
- Unlawful withholding of salary
- Discrimination
- Constitutional violations
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent failed to pay the Claimant's salary and benefits as a Full Professor, leading to underpayment and discrimination.
Outcome
Claimant wins
Orders
- Damages for underpayment and discrimination
- Referral to be made as a Full Professor
- Payment of arrears of salary, house allowance, and pension contribution
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest granted at court rate
Remedies
- Damages
- Referral to be made as a Full Professor
- Payment of arrears of salary, house allowance, and pension contribution
- Costs to the Claimant
- Interest granted at court rate
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- G.M.V v. Bank of Africa Limited [2013] e-KLR
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