Republic v Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University Ex-Parte Rwito Joseph Mungania [2014] KEHC 8277 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8277
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 8277 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2014
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondent appeals the order granting a stay of execution
Holding
The court grants the stay of execution pending appeal
Facts
The ex-parte applicant (respondent) had his degree certificate impounded by the university. The university seeks an order staying the execution of the previous judgment pending an appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Issues
- Whether to grant a stay of execution pending appeal
- Whether the ex-parte applicant is entitled to the degree certificate
Reasoning
The court considers the powers of the court to grant conservatory orders and the need to protect the academic integrity of the university.
Outcome
The court grants the stay of execution pending appeal
Orders
- Conservatory order staying the execution of the judgment pending the hearing and determination of the intended appeal in the Court of Appeal
Remedies
- Costs of the application be provided for
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Republic vs. University of Nairobi Civil Application No. Nai. 73 of 2001 (CAK) [2002] 2 EA 572
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