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21 Feb 2023

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Kenyans Writer, Kenyans (Kenya)

Two contractors in BBC exposé fired as pressure mounts on Kenya's govt.

Pressure has continued to mount on the government of Kenya following an exposé by the BBC on the sexual harassment on tea farms in Kericho.

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Meanwhile, James Finlay, a British firm, terminated its contract with two individuals featured in the BBC investigation.

“We have terminated our agreement with Sislo Holdings. All 300 contractors who were working with us through Sislo have been offered direct employment to ensure their livelihoods are not affected-98 percent have accepted,” highlighted the firm in a statement.

"Both individuals have been barred from entering James Finlay Kenya," it noted, adding that it had reported the BBC's allegations against them to the police.

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The company revealed that it had launched independent investigations to establish what happened and areas of improvement.

Finlay’s added that it was fully committed to taking decisive action on the investigation findings to prevent similar experiences in the future.

"The investigations will be wholly independent. Management across Finlays will ensure that the Partner Africa teams have full access to everyone who works at James Finlay Kenya, our records, and all processes and procedures in place," the company's statement read in part.

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