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Khamala v Robinson Security Ltd (Appeal E024 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2076 (KLR) (6 August 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEELRC 2076 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
2076
Citation
[2024] KEELRC 2076 (KLR)
Decided
6 August 2024
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Summary at a glance

TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment and decree of Hon. M.Okuche, Senior Principal MagistrateCoramON MAKAU
The court held that the employment relationship was not continuous, and Khamala was a casual worker. The court dismissed the appeal and the suit.

Facts

Elisher Imbiyoyi Khamala sued Robinson Security Ltd for wrongful termination of his employment from April 2009 to January 31, 2021. He claimed compensation and a certificate of service. Robinson Security Ltd denied liability, stating Khamala was a casual employee who left without notice.

Issues

  • Nature of employment relationship
  • Unfair and unlawful termination
  • Merit of reliefs sought

Reasoning

The court found that the respondent did not prove the appellant signed the employment agreements, and thus the documents were not binding on the appellant. The court also ruled that the termination was not unfair and that the reliefs sought are not merited.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Suit dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
Cases cited (1)
  • Selle & Another v Associated Motor Boat Co.Ltd [1968] eKLR
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