Employees at Asyana Gardens in Nkoroi, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, have raised complaints over labour conditions at the hospitality facility, with several workers claiming they have experienced prolonged working hours, delayed salary payments, unexplained deductions, frequent departmental transfers and what they describe as unfair treatment after raising workplace grievances.
Asyana Gardens, a four-star family resort and events venue located along Nosim Road in Nkoroi, has grown into a popular hospitality destination serving families, corporate groups and private functions through its accommodation facilities, swimming pools, restaurants, conference halls and outdoor event spaces.
Multiple employees who spoke to this publication on condition of anonymity claimed some staff members have been working for between 10 and 11 hours a day while experiencing delays in salary payments and deductions from their wages.
The workers claimed that employees who question delayed payments or seek clarification over their dues have been subjected to intimidation, harassment and termination of employment.
The employees also claimed that workers are frequently moved between departments without clear explanations, with some saying the transfers have been used to pressure staff members who raise complaints over their working conditions and payment issues.
Several workers further claimed that a number of employees have been dismissed in recent days amid disagreements over salary payments and workplace treatment, leaving remaining staff members fearful of speaking openly about their experiences.
This publication has received detailed narrations from employees at Asyana Gardens who requested anonymity over fears that revealing their identities could expose them to retaliation at the workplace.
"Hi Cyprian. I am a staff member at Asyana Gardens. Please hide my identity. What has been happening here is true. We are being mistreated. Our salaries are delayed, yet deductions are still made from our pay. We are constantly being moved from one department to another and subjected to harassment. We work between 10 and 11 hours a day, and employees who ask for their salaries or question the delays end up being victimised or dismissed. I am personally going through a difficult time because I spoke up and told them that we have bills to pay and they should stop delaying our salaries. There is a manager called Andrew who is behind much of what is happening. Many employees find him manipulative and intimidating, and some staff members also complain about inappropriate conduct towards female employees. Since last week, almost everyone has been dismissed, with only one employee remaining. Please help expose what is happening, but kindly keep my identity anonymous."
