JUDGE THROWS OUT LAWSUIT AGAINST SIMON AND SARAH KABU

A recent court ruling has made waves as a judge threw out a former nanny’s Sh28 million lawsuit against Bonfire Adventures’ founders, Sarah and Simon KabSarah and Simon Kabu. The nanny, who had worked for the couple, had initially filed the case, alleging claims of sexual harassment, breach of confidentiality, and reputational harm stemming from an incident in the Kabu household.

Sarah Kabu and Simon Kabu (photo)

The case revolved around several key issues that the nanny, identified as JK, raised during the trial. She claimed that after being hired in 2024, her working conditions were subjected to various distressing situations, including an alleged confrontation between her and Sarah Kabu. She said that she had been caught in a personal dispute between the couple, which became public after the release of a CCTV recording that featured the incident.

According to the nanny, the CCTV footage, which surfaced online, led to significant damage to her personal and professional reputation. She accused Sarah and Simon of orchestrating the leak to shift attention from their marital issues, ultimately leading to the legal action. The lawsuit sought damages for the harm caused by the public exposure, alongside allegations of emotional distress and unfair treatment.

However, Simon Kabu strongly refuted these claims. In his legal defense, he filed a preliminary objection, arguing that the Employment and Labour Relations Court, where the case was filed, did not have the jurisdiction to hear the case. He contended that the lawsuit was frivolous and amounted to an abuse of the court process.

On March 27, 2025, Justice Bernard Matanga delivered his ruling, siding with Simon Kabu’s objections. The judge ruled that the Employment and Labour Relations Court was not the proper forum for addressing the issues raised in the case. Instead, the judge stated that the case should have been handled in a different legal arena, ultimately dismissing the nanny’s claims.

In his ruling, Justice Matanga emphasized the importance of filing legal disputes in the correct court and jurisdiction. He stated, “The law is clear on the need for a proper forum when addressing disputes such as this one. The claims raised by the plaintiff fall outside the jurisdiction of this court.”

The decision marks a significant moment in employment and personal dispute cases, especially in cases where public figures are involved. It underscores the complex nature of such disputes, where personal grievances often intersect with legal claims, affecting both the individuals and their public personas.

As the case stands dismissed, Sarah and Simon Kabu are likely to move forward without facing the substantial financial penalty initially sought by their former employee. For now, the legal battle seems to be over, but the public discussion around the case and its implications on privacy and employment law may continue for some time.