Republic v Vice Chancellor Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology; Mwathi & another (Ex parte) (Miscellaneous Civil Application 30 of 2007) [2008] KEHC 2252 (KLR) (Civ) (25 July 2008) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2252
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2252 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 July 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil ApplicationPostureRespondent's Motion for Certiorari, Mandamus, and ProhibitionCoramJG NYAMU
Holding
The Court finds that the Vice Chancellor did not abuse his discretion and that the dismissal was within the mandate of the University Council.
Facts
The applicants were employed as lecturers at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The Vice Chancellor terminated their employment on October 25, 2006, without their appeal being considered.
Issues
- Abuse of discretion by the Vice Chancellor
- Proper procedures for dismissal of academic staff
Reasoning
The Court upholds the decision of the University Council to dismiss the applicants as lecturers, as the Council has the authority to remove academic staff. The applicants failed to join the University Council as a party to the proceedings.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Law Report Act
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Act
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