Counties Parliamentary committee begins probe into employee mistreatment at six salt firms in KilifiWorkers at the Kensalt Manufacturing Company in Magarini. FILE PHOTO | NMGThe parliamentary committee on labour and social welfare has begun investigating allegations of poor working condition, payments and harassment at the six salt firms in Magarini, Kilifi County. The committee on Tuesday visited Krystalline Salt Company to inspect the work condition and interrogated the firm’s top management, workers and Kenya Manufacturers Association (KMA) representatives concerning the allegation. On their part, Krystalline chief sustainability officer Hasmita Patel said the company is working hard to improve the work condition of workers and improve their safety by providing gloves. The KNCHR audit report focused on Krystalline Salt, Kensalt, Malindi salt and Kurawa Industries with an exception of KEMU salt packers which was under receivership by the time the report was made.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 05, 2018 12:33 UTC