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Protection & Confidentiality

Non-Solicitation Agreement

A Non-Solicitation Agreement prevents former employees or contractors from poaching your clients or staff. A key protection for any service business.

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What this document covers

Both parties' details
Restricted solicitation activities (clients and/or staff)
Duration of restriction
Definition of covered clients and employees
Carve-outs (e.g. responses to public advertisements)
Consequences of breach
Governing law clause

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a non-solicitation agreement enforceable in Kenya?
Yes. Kenyan courts are more willing to enforce non-solicitation clauses than full non-compete clauses, because they are less restrictive — they prevent actively poaching clients or staff, rather than prohibiting all competing activity.
What is the difference between a non-compete and a non-solicitation?
A non-compete prevents the person from working in a competing business entirely. A non-solicitation only prevents them from actively recruiting your clients or staff — they can still work in the same industry. Non-solicitations are generally more enforceable because they are narrower.
How long should a non-solicitation clause last?
Typically 12–24 months is reasonable in both Kenya and common law countries. The duration should be long enough to protect your client relationships (which take time to establish) but not so long as to prevent someone from earning a living in their field.