By PETER MBURUMore by this AuthorThousands of Kenyans will mark this year's Labour Day having lost jobs as companies opt to cut back on their workforce, overwhelmed by the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. A report from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection indicates the virus has already rendered at least 133,657 Kenyans jobless. The boldest of moves by many companies so far has been to send workers on unpaid leave and slashing salaries. It was the first bold move by the 150,000 workforce sector in reacting to impacts caused by the pandemic, where also 40,000 permanent staff were sent home. In the tea sector, multinational companies in Nandi, Kericho and Bomet have also dismissed casual workers and reduced working shifts for permanent employees.

Source: Daily Nation May 01, 2020 04:41 UTC