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LUCY WANGARI WANGOMBE v TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION & another [2008] KEHC 727 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 727 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
727
Citation
[2008] KEHC 727 (KLR)
Decided
21 November 2008
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TypecivilPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramH. P. G. WAWERU
Holding

The Plaintiff's claims for defamation, damages, pension benefits, interdictions, house allowances, sick leave, and false claims are dismissed. The Plaintiff is awarded KShs. 100,000/00 in damages.

Facts

Lucy Wangari Wangome was an employee of the Teachers Service Commission who filed a suit against the Teachers Service Commission and the Attorney General for various grievances and claims.

Issues

  1. Defamation
  2. Damages
  3. Pension Benefits
  4. Interdictions
  5. House Allowances
  6. Sick Leave
  7. False Claims

Reasoning

The Plaintiff's claims were not clearly pleaded and lacked specificity. The court dismissed the claims for defamation, interdictions, house allowances, sick leave, and false claims. The claim for damages was awarded.

Outcome

Judgment for the Plaintiff for the sum of KShs. 100,000/00 against both Defendants jointly and severally.

Orders

  • Interlocutory judgment for the Plaintiff was entered for damages.
  • The matter proceeded to hearing for purposes of formal proof and assessment of damages.

Remedies

  • Damages of KShs. 100,000/00
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