Wang’ombe v Tangaza University College & 9 others (Petition E145 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 501 (KLR) (7 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 501
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 501 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2024
Summary at a glance
TypePetitionPostureRespondents filed a notice of preliminary objection.CoramBYRAM ONGAYA
The preliminary objection is upheld and the petition is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The petitioner, David Karungu Wang’ombe, filed a petition against Tangaza University College and nine others. The dispute was about his contract of service as Vice-Chancellor in the 1st respondent's establishment.
Issues
- Estoppel
- Res Judicata
- Doctrine of Constitutional Avoidance
Reasoning
The petitioner's issues were subject to a settlement agreement in HCCC No. E015 of 2022, and the dispute is trapped by the doctrine of constitutional avoidance. The petition is res judicata.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Preliminary objection is upheld
- Petition is dismissed with costs
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