Court rules employers not liable for staff's personal acts

Court of Appeal Judge John Mativo. Three-judge-bench rules that the master is not responsible for any misconduct committed by a servant towards a third party. [File, Standard]

The Court of Appeal in Nakuru has ruled that employers are not automatically liable for an employee's wrongful acts if the act was outside the scope of employment and for personal gain.

Court of Appeal Judges Paul Gachoka, Mohamed Warsame, and John Mativo observed that the master is not responsible for any misconduct committed by a servant towards a third party.