"Impact of Covid-19 on women workers in the horticulture sector in Kenya"

The impact of Covid-19 pandemic has impacted women workers in the horticulture sector socially, economically and psychologically, with the effect spiralling to their homes. The following findings were recorded from the assessment [include m]assive layoffs of temporary and seasonal workers[;h]undreds of permanent workers sent on unpaid leave or operating on salary cuts as further downsizing is imminent should the pandemic persist [;w]omen workers entirely rely on their meagre earnings from the farms thus the disruptions on their jobs have sabotaged their livelihoods and well-being. The layoffs, salary cuts and unpaid leaves were effected in contravention of labour laws – with neither notice nor consultation[;i]ntensified unpaid care work for women workers who have lost their jobs. This is further compounded by homeschooling obligations following the closure of schools and higher learning institutions