This archive report was first published on 6 May 2020.
Published on May 6, 2020, DT Dobie, a leading car dealer in Kenya, has issued redundancy notices to its employees as part of a restructuring decision taken at the end of last year.
According to Ian Middleton, the managing director, the continuous decline in business is to blame for the layoffs. The firm has faced significant challenges, including a 15-month restriction on the importation of spare parts, which has severely impacted their operations.
Additionally, the slowdown in the Kenyan economy has contributed to the firm's decline. Middleton also pointed out that the loss of Nissan as a brand and the resultant reduction in servicing Nissan vehicles have further exacerbated the situation.
DT Dobie has assured that it will adhere to labour laws in the employment termination process.
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