This archive report was first published on 11 June 2021.
Policewoman Reaches Out to Mutyambai Over Bosses' Harassment ¶
Published on June 11, 2021
Police Constable Swaleh Rehemah, based at Langata Police Station, has reached out to Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, requesting his intervention in a case where she accused her bosses of frustrating her at work.
Rehemah, who delivered a baby on June 2 through an emergency caesarian operation, alleged that she was denied her leave despite sending her birth notification to her colleagues who allegedly filed it at the police station.
She claimed that she was further shocked when they stated that she deserted work, and she received a deserter meaning that her salary will be cut off.
Rehemah alleged that she worked tirelessly when she was between 7 and 9 months pregnant, but her bosses, OCPD Benjamin Mwanthi and OCS William Matu, did not attempt to reach out to her personally to sort her issue.
She reportedly faced her bosses and asked for clarification on why they were transferring her from one station to another yet she was seven months pregnant.
Rehemah also alleged that she filed a case with the Internal Affairs, but she later withdrew it as she was too weak to move around and keep pace with the proceedings.
However, the accused OCPD, Benjamin Mwanthi, refuted all allegations when speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, stating that they have not denied her leave and he is also not aware whether she filed a report at the Internal Affairs.
