Lipa Later Limited v Wanini (Cause E750 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 696 (KLR) (19 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 696
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 696 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 March 2024
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureMotion for InjunctionCoramJK GAKERI
Holding
The court finds that Wanini has not established a prima facie case and denies the injunction.
Facts
Lipa Later Limited v Caroline Wanini, Wanini resigned from Lipa Later Limited on 1st July, 2023. Wanini was employed as Head of Partner Success Manager – Kenya from 19th July, 2022. The employment contract included confidentiality clauses and post-termination obligations.
Issues
- Whether Wanini's notice of motion is merited.
- Whether Wanini breached the contract by working for a competitor or disclosing confidential information.
Reasoning
The court concludes that there is insufficient evidence to show that Wanini breached the contract or that she was involved in the development of the competitor's product.
Outcome
Denied
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Giella V Cassman Brown & Co. Ltd
- Mrao Ltd V First American Bank, Kenya
- Habib Bank Zurich V Eugene Marion Yakob
- Nguruman Ltd V Jan Bonde Nielsen & 2 other
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