Nairobi, April 20 -- A top official at a private school owned by Nova Pioneer Kenya Limited has lost her job after a court upheld her dismissal for falsified fire drill records, highlighting the obligation of learning institutions to ensure the safety and welfare of minors under their care.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi found that the dismissal of Ms AK, a Dean of Students at Nova Pioneer School, was lawful and procedurally fair, and dismissed her claim for more than Sh2.3 million in compensation.

Ms AK had challenged her termination, arguing that the disciplinary process was biased and flawed, and that fire drill duties were not part of her core responsibilities. She also claimed she was punished twice for the sa...