The mabati company, where a Kenyan worker was assaulted by a Chinese national, has announced that the assailant has been dismissed.
In a statement released on Sunday, the company also clarified that the Chinese man was not an investor, as some sources had referred to him as, but a mere employee, like the Kenyan national.
The company condemned the act and insisted that it did not condone any mistreatment of its employees, regardless of nationality, race, or background.
As such, it added that in addition to the termination of the contract, efforts were underway to deport the Chinese national back to China.
"It is important to clarify that the person involved is just a worker and not the investor. We deeply regret the incident and assure our customers, partners, and the public that immediate disciplinary action has been taken," the statement read in part.
"His employment contract has been terminated immediately, and arrangements are already in progress to have him returned to China as soon as possible, despite the reconciliation that happened after the incident."
Following the viral video in which the foreigner was seen assaulting the Kenyan with an iron sheet, public outrage ensued, with calls for his deportation ringing louder.
Shortly after, the Kenyan man would go on record, shaking hands with his aggressor and stating that he had forgiven him and would not be taking counsel from any Kenyans against his decision.
"I have forgiven him and I do not have a problem with him anymore, and I still want to work here," the man said.
"Next time, if there is a problem, he will call me to his office and I will accept my mistakes. But I have forgiven him. I will not listen to what people say because the disagreement has ended. He is my boss, and he will remain my boss."
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K), was among the organisations calling for his deportation.
Following his sacking, the Chinese Embassy in Kenya acknowledged the company's decision but insisted that it was an isolated incident that should not stain the reputation of all Chinese employees.
"The Embassy consistently requires Chinese citizens in Kenya to strictly abide by local laws, regulations, and cultural customs, and the vast majority of them do so," the Embassy said in a statement on Sunday.
"We believe this isolated incident should not affect investment cooperation between Chinese and Kenyan companies, but it is a reminder to all Chinese citizens in Kenya to uphold the principle of mutual respect with Kenyan friends and behave in accordance with the laws, regulations, and cultural customs of Kenya."
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