Former employees of Standard Group have intensified protests over unpaid dues, two years after leaving the company.
The ex-staff, who are demanding the remittance of statutory deductions taken from their salaries, are also calling for the return of their Sacco savings. They allege that the company has refused to refund these funds despite repeated appeals.
“The company has not remitted statutory deductions like NHIF, KRA, NSSF, and pension for two years, despite deducting them from our salaries. What are we supposed to do?” one former employee lamented.
Another, Nicholas Lusuli, said, “We want our Sacco savings now. This is our hard-earned money, and Standard Group must pay—there’s no other option.”
The disgruntled former employees gathered outside Standard Group’s Mombasa Road offices last Thursday, hoping to compel the company to honor its commitments. They accused the company of failing to pay their redundancy and severance packages while employing divisive tactics to weaken their collective efforts.
Chief Executive Officer Marion Mwangi has also been accused of ignoring their concerns and blocking their attempts to follow up on the matter.
In a statement issued last week, Ms. Mwangi confirmed that the company had met with the affected former staff, stating: “We have outlined our commitment to addressing outstanding dues. Both parties agreed to form a working group with representatives from both sides to engage directly with the Group CEO and resolve payment delays.”
The ex-employees have vowed to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met.
