This archive report was first published on 10 May 2021.
May 10, 2021, marked a turning point for Tuskys Supermarket, a Kenyan retail chain, as it struggled to stay afloat amidst financial challenges.
Former CEO Dan Githua's leadership, which began in 2015, was marred by allegations of hounding out professionals, ultimately contributing to the collapse of the supermarket.
Fast-forward to the present, Tuskys staff, particularly cashiers, are facing a new threat: danger while handling cash.
The company's financial woes have led to unpaid salaries, prompting some employees to take matters into their own hands. In a disturbing trend, staff members have been robbing their colleagues at knife point, with one incident involving a Sh320,000 heist at a Nairobi branch.
Nairobi police boss Augustine Nthumbi confirmed that no arrests have been made, citing tampered CCTV footage at the Karasha branch in Kenyatta Avenue.
Notably, a Tuskys cashier had previously stolen money from the till in November 2020, stating in a resignation letter that they had 'decided to reduce my unpaid salary and paid myself ninety thousand shillings.'
Similar incidents have been reported at various branches, including Greenspan, Kenyatta Avenue, Matasia, T-Mall, Imara, Ongata Rongai, and Eldoret. Some staff members have even resorted to stealing inventory, while others have seen their branches shut down due to lack of funds.
As the police continue to investigate these daring robberies, the lives of cashiers remain in danger.
