Direct Pay Limited v Kihuha & another (Cause 783 & 741 of 2019 (Consolidated)) [2024] KEELRC 2834 (KLR) (15 November 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2834
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2834 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2024
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TypeContract DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Relations CourtCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The court finds that the defendants breached the employment contract by disclosing proprietary information and is entitled to Kshs. 55,000 in damages.
Facts
Direct Pay Limited sued Michael Gichuhi Kihuha and Catherine Wangui Kinyua for breach of contract, misappropriation of proprietary information, and gross misconduct.
Issues
- Whether the defendants breached their employment contract by disclosing proprietary information
- Whether the defendants are liable for misappropriation of proprietary information
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to general damages
Reasoning
The court held that the defendants shared proprietary information with a third party, which constituted a breach of the employment contract.
Outcome
The plaintiff is ordered to pay the defendants Kshs. 55,000 in damages by December 15, 2024.
Orders
- Direct Pay Limited to pay Michael Gichuhi Kihuha Kshs. 55,000 by 15.12.2024
Remedies
- Damages of Kshs. 55,000
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