By PHILIP MUYANGAMore by this AuthorBy GALGALO BOCHAMore by this AuthorEducation Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i was at fault for sacking a vice-chancellor of Technical University of Mombasa (Tum), a judge has ruled. Employment and Labour Relations Court Judge Onesmas Makau said that under the Universities Act the minister lacked the authority to fire Prof Josephat Mwatelah. Justice Makau on Friday ruled that the termination was unlawful because it was not approved by the employer. The judge also said Dr Matiang'i does not have the authority to appoint any vice-chancellor without recommendation. However, the council, Dr Matiang’i and Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang defended the decision, arguing that the Cabinet secretary has the authority to fire a vice-chancellor.

Source: Daily Nation January 27, 2017 16:18 UTC