Nairobi, March 2 -- 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.

Ms Wanini, formerly Lipa Later's Kenya Head of Partner Success Manager, resigned in July 2023 and joined Craft Silicon Kenya as Head of Product the following month.

Her two-year contract with Lipa Later commenced on August 1,...