REPUBLIC V SECRETARY TEACHERS COMMISSION EXPARTE SAMSON MUNYOKI [2012] KEHC 1322 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1322
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1322 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial ReviewCoramWaweru
Holding
Application dismissed with costs
Facts
Samson Munyoki was dismissed from employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on April 20, 2010, for allegedly failing to register 8 pupils for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations. He appealed to the TSC, but was dismissed instead. The District Education Officer had initially interdicted Munyoki in December 2009 for the same reason.
Issues
- Decision of the respondent (TSC) was in excess of its powers
- Procedural impropriety and unfairness
- Want of jurisdiction
- Fundamental omissions and errors of law
Reasoning
The respondent acted within its powers and met the requirements of natural justice. The applicant's dismissal was not arbitrary or without proper grounds. The court found no basis for certiorari or mandamus.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Teachers Service Commission Act 212
- Code of Regulation for Teachers 66(6)
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