University of Nairobi v Kitumbui (Appeal E198 of 2024) [2026] KEELRC 212 (KLR) (29 January 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 212
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 212 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 January 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the judgment delivered on 24 September 2024 in Mombasa CMELRC No. E797 of 2021CoramM MBARŨ, J
The letter of appointment was valid and the termination of employment was procedurally fair.
Facts
University of Nairobi issued a letter of appointment to Victor Kitumbui on 18 January 2019, but Kitumbui claimed he was employed by an officer of the University and worked until May 2020. The University denied the validity of the letter and claimed it was not issued by the council.
Issues
- Validity of the letter of appointment issued to Kitumbui
- Procedural fairness in termination of employment
- Employment rights of Kitumbui
Reasoning
The court found the letter of appointment valid and dismissed the appeal, as the University had the duty to file work records and the letter was issued by an authorized officer.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
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