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Firm loses Sh10m ‘non-compete’ claim against manager hired by rival
The court noted Lipa Later presented no evidence of financial harm, lost clients, or diverted business. There was also no proof that Wanini had poached employees or shared confidential information.
Consumer credit provider Lipa Later Limited has lost its bid in court to recover Sh10 million damages from its former senior manager Caroline Wanini who joined rival fintech firm Craft Silicon immediately after resigning —violating a 12-month non-compete clause.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled that even though Ms Wanini breached her post-employment restrictions by taking the new role without written consent, Lipa Later did not prove any financial loss resulting from her actions.
