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Ondari Isaac Mageto v Machakos University [2021] KEHC 6664 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 6664 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6664
Citation
[2021] KEHC 6664 (KLR)
Decided
31 May 2021
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondent RespondedCoramOdunga
Holding

The disciplinary proceedings were unfair and violated the rules of natural justice.

Facts

Petitioner was suspended by the University and summoned to appear before the Disciplinary Committee. He requested for University Rules on Procedure but was denied. He was not notified of the complainant or given an opportunity to cross-examine.

Issues

  1. Unfair disciplinary proceedings
  2. Violation of rules of natural justice

Reasoning

The Court held that the Petitioner was not given an opportunity to be heard and cross-examine the complainant, which violated the principles of procedural fairness as outlined in the Fair Administrative Action Act.

Outcome

Affirmed the Petition

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Fair Administrative Action Act No. 4 of 2015
Cases cited (2)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority vs. Menginya Salim Murgani Civil Appeal No. 108 of 2009
  • R vs. Aga Khan Education Services ex parte Ali Sele & 20 Others High Court
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