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Wanyonyi v Riara University (Cause E743 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2800 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KEELRC 2800 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2800
Citation
[2025] KEELRC 2800 (KLR)
Decided
9 October 2025
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TypeInterlocutory InjunctionPostureClaimant seeks interlocutory injunctions, Respondent seeks to set aside interim ordersCoramONESMUS MAKAU
The Claimant's application for interlocutory injunctions is dismissed with costs, and the Respondent's application to set aside interim orders is granted.

Facts

Claimant was employed as an intern Research Assistant and later as a part-time lecturer by Respondent. The contracts were for fixed terms and lapsed on specified dates.

Issues

  • Whether the Claimant has established a prima facie case for interlocutory injunctions.
  • Whether the interim orders should be set aside.
  • Who should bear the costs of the applications.

Reasoning

The court found that the Claimant did not establish a prima facie case for interlocutory injunctions and that the interim orders were not necessary as the contracts were for fixed terms and lapsed automatically.

Outcome

Claimant's application dismissed with costs, Respondent's application granted.

Orders

  • Set aside the interim order restraining the Respondent from taking any adverse action that may interfere with the Claimant's employment.
  • Award the Respondent the costs of the application.

Remedies

  • None

Authorities cited

Cases cited (3)
  • Giella v Cassman Brown & co Limited (1973) EA 358
  • Mrao Limited v First American Bank of Kenya & 2 others [2003] eKLR
  • East Africa Sea Food Limited v Mwazito
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