Workers at the Bomas of Kenya on Friday, September 17, downed the tools and went ahead to call out their bosses, accusing them of graft and nepotism.
According to the Bomas of Kenya staff, they are paid poorly and their bosses have refused to increase the wages despite several meetings to rectify the situation.
The workers told journalists that salaries paid by their employer are much lower than what the treasury recommends and allocates every financial year.
Further, the Bomas employees accused their bosses of employing relatives, terming it a gross violation of directives issued in a circular by the head of public service, Joseph Kinyua.
Speaking to the press, the workers also questioned the appointment of the CEO on account that it didn't follow due process.
This strike exposes the ongoing wrangles in government-funded institutions. On September 15, Kenya Power workers threatened to down their tools unless their board exits.
Through their union, the workers blamed the board for the current crises at the power company.
The Kenya Electrical Trades and Allied Workers' Union (Ketawu) faulted the conduct of the board members, blaming them for near paralysis of operations.
Ketawo also accused the board of overstepping its role and interfering with the company's management.
“The management of KP have been intimidated, all their work is being run by the board. We are wondering how the government got such a board,” Ketawu Secretary General stated.
In July 2021, the workers had taken their employer to court over a plan to lay off 320 employees.
KPLC attempted to make metre readers redundant after penning a deal with the National Youth Service (NYS) where its officers would collect the meter readings.
