Ronoh v Taita Taveta University & another (Cause 3 of 2019) [2025] KEELRC 1087 (KLR) (3 April 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1087
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 1087 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 April 2025
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramM MBARŨ
Holding
The court found no discriminatory treatment and that the termination was not wrongful, unlawful, or unfair.
Facts
The claimant, Nicholas Kiprotich Ronoh, was appointed as a senior legal officer grade 12 by Meru University of Science and Technology. He was then invited by Taita Taveta University to interview for the same position. He was appointed by Taita Taveta University on June 3, 2015, but faced issues with allowances and job responsibilities.
Issues
- Discriminatory treatment by the respondents
- Wrongful, unlawful, and unfair termination of employment
- Payment of allowances and salary increments
Reasoning
The court held that the claimant was not discriminated against and that the non-payment of allowances and refusal to pay a salary increment were not wrongful, unlawful, or unfair. The court also found that the claimant was not similarly placed to receive enhanced allowances.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Universities Act
Cases cited (2)
- Mutyaene v KCB Bank Limited
- Morusoi & 34 others v Kenya Literature Bureau; Kenya Union of Printing, Publishing and Allied Workers (KUPRIPUPA)
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