JUDGMENT OF THE COURT
The factual background to this appeal is substantially not in dispute. Kenyatta University the 1st appellant (hereinafter referred to as ‘the University’), is a University that was established under the Kenyatta University Act Cap 210C (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’). Although the Act was repealed through the Universities Act (Act No. 42 of 2012), that came into effect on 13th December, 2012, the Kenyatta University Act, was the one in force at all material times relating to these proceedings. The Vice-Chancellor of the University (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Vice-Chancellor’), is the 2nd appellant, and the University Senate established under section 14 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Senate’), is the 3rd appellant. The respondent in the appeal is Elena D. Korir, who was at the material time an Assistant Lecturer at the University. On 5th October 1999, the respondent was registered for a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Zoology departmen…