Court orders Kenyatta University to pay former VC Olive Mugenda’s dues

Former Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Prof Olive Mugenda. The Industrial Court has ordered Kenyatta University to settle her terminal dues. FILE PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Lady Justice Monica Mbaru directed KU and its acting VC Paul Wainaina to settle Prof Mugenda’s full exit package immediately.
  • Prof Mugenda retired in March 2016 as Kenyatta University’s vice-chancellor after serving the institution for 10 years.

The Industrial court has ordered Kenyatta University to settle terminal dues for former Vice-Chancellor Olive Mugenda.

Lady Justice Monica Mbaru on Friday directed KU and its acting VC Paul Wainaina to settle Prof Mugenda’s full exit package immediately.

The judge said the settlement will be done in line with the exit package approved by the KU Council, Terms of Service Committee and adopted by the full council.

This order follows a civil suit she lodged under a certificate of urgency.

Prof Mugenda retired in March 2016 as Kenyatta University’s vice-chancellor after serving the institution for 10 years.

She is credited with turning the university from a centre for education training to a multi-disciplinary institution.