Lipa Later Limited v Wanini (Cause E750 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 463 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 463
- Citation
- [2026] KEELRC 463 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2026
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureClaimant v RespondentCoramAGNES KITIKU NZEI
The non-compete clause is not enforceable as it is too long after the termination of employment. The Claimant did not demonstrate damages due to the Respondent's post-termination employment.
Facts
Lipa Later Limited sued Caroline Wanini for breach of confidentiality and non-compete clauses in their employment contract, seeking various injunctive and declaratory relief.
Issues
- Whether the non-compete clause was enforceable
- Whether the Respondent breached the confidentiality clause
- Whether the Claimant suffered damages due to the Respondent's post-termination employment
Reasoning
The court found the non-compete clause to be unenforceable as it was beyond the 12-month period stipulated in the contract. The court also ruled that the Claimant did not prove any damages resulting from the Respondent's post-termination employment.
Outcome
The Claimant's claim is dismissed.
Authorities cited
⚠ This summary is experimental and generated by a language model, not a lawyer. It can contain errors, omissions, or misinterpretations and must not be relied on for legal decisions. The authoritative source is the full judgment. Please confirm every point against the original before use.
Loading judgment…