PETER MWANGI THUMBI V TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION [2012] KEHC 2390 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2390
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2390 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2012
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment dismissing the Appellant's suit for irregular, unprocedural and unlawful dismissalCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The dismissal was unlawful and the Appellant is declared not to have been dismissed from service
Facts
The Appellant was dismissed from teaching service on 11/3/2004 for impregnating a student, Everlyne Sikuku, and for infamous conduct. The Board of Governors interdicted him, and the Respondent dismissed him. The Appellant filed a suit seeking reinstatement or payment of terminal benefits.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was irregular, unprocedural, and unlawful
- Whether the Appellant was responsible for the student's pregnancy
Reasoning
The evidence did not support the dismissal, and the Appellant was entitled to confront the witnesses who accused him. The dismissal was based on allegations that were not substantiated.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, dismissal set aside, Appellant declared not dismissed, Appellant to be paid terminal benefits and interest
Orders
- Judgment for the Appellant declaring the dismissal unlawful
- Appellant to be paid terminal benefits and interest at court rates
Remedies
- Declaration of unlawfulness of dismissal
- Payment of terminal benefits and interest
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