This archive report was first published on 22 June 2020.
Mediamax Networks Ltd has started a new round of layoffs, with over 100 employees across various departments being let go. The company cited the Covid-19 pandemic as the reason for the retrenchment, but insiders believe it is using the outbreak as a scapegoat for internal inefficiencies and mismanagement.
The redundancy notice issued on May 21, 2020 expired yesterday, allowing the management to proceed with the dismissals. The meetings to discuss the redundancy and terminal dues with the affected employees are being held at Emory Hotel in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
Among those affected are journalists from People Daily, K24, and other platforms such as Kameme TV and various radio stations. The list of those sacked includes big names in the media industry.
Mediamax has previously undergone a similar round of layoffs in less than a year, with the company citing business slowdown due to the pandemic as the reason. However, some insiders believe that the company is using the pandemic as an excuse for internal issues.
Updated List of Sacked Employees:
- Tony Kwalanda
- Mercy Milanoi
- Sarah Adam
- Ken Wariahe
- Bobo
- Ken Bosire (PD Ag ME)
- Joel Omoto (PD sports)
- Nduta (PD magazine)
- Apopo Mujema
- Jimmy (K24 business)
- Fred Indimuli
- Shiko Mwenda
- Zacharry Ochuodho
- James Magayi
- Shukri Wachu
- Job Mwaura
- Rose Gakuo
- Shon Osimbo
- Karen Knaust
- Victor Oloo
- Apollo Kamau
- Seth Onyango
- Munene Nyamu
- Karen Kibet
- Douglas Omari
- Dennis Matara
- Murimi Mutiga
- Persia Kinyua
- Brenda Cheruiyot
- Caleb Ratemo
- Joy Kiruki
- Younice
- Nancy Onyancha
- Charity Kiama
- Alice Nyanjao
- Patrick Wachira
- Shadrack Mulei
- Milcah Ayoslee
- Sarah Kanyara
- Dan Kazungu
- Eric Njoka
- Eric Ahoy Murithi
