Wanyonyi v Riara University (Cause E743 of 2025) [2025] KEELRC 2800 (KLR) (9 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2800
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 2800 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 October 2025
Summary at a glance
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
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