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Lipa Later Limited v Wanini (Cause E750 of 2023) [2026] KEELRC 463 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Judgment)

[2026] KEELRC 463 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
463
Citation
[2026] KEELRC 463 (KLR)
Decided
20 February 2026
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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

Cases cited (2)
  • Habib Zurich Finance (K) Limited vs Muthoga & Another
  • Visoi Saw Mills Ltd vs The Attorney General
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