Education CS Fred Matiang’i violated the constitution when he sacked former Technical University of Mombasa VC Josephat Mwatelah, a court heard on Thursday. Mwatelah's lawyer Habert Ashiruma said the University Council, not the Cabinet Secretary, is tasked with disciplining staff members. But TUM lawyer Titus Mugambi said the council’s resolution to reinstate Mwatelah was not binding. The sacked VC, who demanded Sh54 million in the event that he is not reinstated, will know his fate in two months. Read more: Suspended TUM VC wants his job back, blames woes on tender row

Source: The Star November 17, 2016 13:11 UTC