Njoroge & 36 others v University of Nairobi (Cause E378 of 2023 & E458 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEELRC 797 (KLR) (13 March 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 797
- Citation
- [2025] KEELRC 797 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2025
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TypeLabor DisputePostureAppeal from a decision to dismiss a claim and a counterclaimCoramRADIDO
Holding
The causes and counterclaim are both dismissed.
Facts
The 36 claimants sued the University of Nairobi for wrongful deduction of house allowance. The respondent filed a counterclaim for overpayment of house allowance. The case was consolidated with another case.
Issues
- Wrongful and unjustified deduction of house allowance
- Unilateral variation of terms and conditions of service
Reasoning
The court found that the decision of the respondent was contingent on the court's previous judgment and did not constitute a fresh cause of action. The counterclaim is also dismissed due to the limitation period.
Outcome
Both the claim and counterclaim are dismissed.
Orders
- Causes and counterclaim are dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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