The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has written to staff members about its intention to declare some staff redundant.
In an email and memo leaked to KenyanBusinessFeed.com, the management explains that the exercise will be udnertaken as a mitigating measure agaisnt the impact of covid-19 on its business.
“The management would like to bring to your attention that with the declaration of coronavirus (Covid-19) a pandemic, our business opearions and admininstration has really been affected…in this regard , the mananement would like to take the following measures: Delare some positions redundant”, the memo stated in part.
The chamber has faced some negative publicity in the recent past with squabbles over leadership.
The new KNCCI boss Richard Ngatia was accused by Mary Nyachae, the chair of the Women in Business of sidelining her.
KBF has learnt that staff members is accusing the management of tribalism.
The other measures according to the internal memo include, Salary to be based on performance/commission for all Staff inclusive CEO; Send staff on unpaid leave for three months subject to review; Minimize office expenses by cutting down on unnecessary expenses; Remove all employee allowances; . Any other measure that will be necessary at this moment.
Staff were also requested to submit their suggestions, views and opinions on the above matters and possible solutions on or before close of business 7thApril 2020
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