Whitesands Sarova Hotel Limited v Omburo (Appeal E007 of 2025) [2026] KEELRC 436 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 436
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 436 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a judgment in a previous trialCoramM MBARŨ, J
The court held that the employment relationship was casual, and the respondent was not entitled to protections under the Employment Act, 2007. The termination was lawful under the repealed Employment Act, 1976.
Facts
The appellant, Whitesands Sarova Hotel Limited, terminated the respondent, Camlus Ochieng Omburo, as a storekeeper on July 31, 2001. The respondent claimed wrongful termination and other damages.
Issues
- Nature of employment relationship
- Unlawful termination of employment
- Meritoriousness of the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The court reviewed the evidence and found that the Employment Act, 2007 did not apply due to the repealed status of the act. The court also noted that the respondent was a casual employee and thus not entitled to protections under the Employment Act, 2007.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed, and the judgment is upheld.
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed.
- The claim for terminal benefits, damages, and service charge is dismissed.
- The claim for costs and interest is dismissed.
Authorities cited
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