G N v Chumani Secondary School Board of Management [2014] KEHC 2598 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2598
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2598 (KLR)
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The court orders the immediate reinstatement of the student to the school for revision purposes.
Facts
The plaintiff, G N, is a minor student who was suspended or expelled from Chumani Secondary School. The student was involved in a fight with another student and was subsequently expelled.
Issues
- Whether suspension or expulsion of a student minor breaches their right to education and best interest of the child.
- Whether an order for reinstatement of the student to school may be granted.
Reasoning
The court finds that the expulsion of the student was not in accordance with due process and is contrary to the student's right to basic education.
Outcome
The student is ordered to be reinstated to the school for revision purposes.
Orders
- An order for the immediate reinstatement to the school by the defendant/respondent of the student the subject of this suit, G N, to enable him pursue and attend classes with the school's teachers for purposes of revision together with other Form Four candidates in preparation for the 2014 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
- The student will attend the school on the basis of day scholarship while commuting to school every day.
- The defendant/respondent may, as necessary, engage hired guard to maintain security for the student and the other students in the school, which cost will become part of the costs in the cause in favour of the successful party upon hearing and determination.
Remedies
- Immediate reinstatement to the school for revision purposes.
- Day scholarship for commuting to school.
- Engagement of hired guard for security purposes.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Basic Education Act No. 14 of 2013
- Article 53 of the Constitution of Kenya
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