Employees at Orbit Products Limited are appealing for urgent intervention from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, claiming they have gone for months without receiving their salaries and that workers who demand payment are met with intimidation instead of solutions.

The allegations, paint a picture of employees struggling to survive while continuing to report to work without knowing when they will be paid.

According to the whistleblower, some workers have not received their salaries since April, leaving many unable to pay rent, school fees and other basic household expenses.

The complainant says the salary delays are not a new problem.

According to the employee, workers have endured similar challenges for the past two years, with delayed salaries allegedly becoming a recurring issue within the company.

The whistleblower claims many employees continue reporting to work because they fear losing the little they still hope to recover if they resign.

The complainant further alleges that when workers discuss staging a strike or collectively demand payment of their wages, they are allegedly issued with warning letters or told to seek justice through the courts.

According to the employee, management has shown little willingness to engage workers over the delayed salaries.

The whistleblower also claims the company's management dismisses employees whenever they ask about their wages, leaving many feeling powerless and abandoned.

The leadership structure of Orbit Products Africa Limited (OPAL) led by Group CEO Sachen Chandaria who dictates overall corporate strategy and long-term financial modeling.

Co-Owner Dhiren Chandaria focuses on governance and high-level factory renewal strategies to secure supply lines for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) multinationals.

Sam Gichuru is the Head of Commercial, Sales & Business Development. Crucial legal oversight and cross-border production contracts are structured by Alice Muigai (Head of Legal).

Finally, Julius Chege (Head of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) oversees strict daily manufacturing and safety standards to align factory output with demanding global environmental mandates.

If true, the allegations raise serious questions about compliance with Kenya's employment laws.

The Employment Act requires employers to pay employees their wages when they become due. Employees are also entitled to raise workplace grievances without unlawful intimidation or retaliation.

Workers say they understand businesses can face financial challenges.

Their concern is that employees should not be left in the dark for months without clear communication, payment plans or meaningful engagement from management.

The allegations now place responsibility on the leadership of Orbit Products Limited to explain the reported salary delays, clarify the company's financial position and indicate what steps are being taken to settle any outstanding wages owed to employees.

The matter may also warrant the attention of the State Department for Labour and Skills Development, whose labour officers are responsible for investigating wage disputes and enforcing Kenya's labour laws.

Below is the complaint received.

Kindly hide my identity.

There is a company called Orbit Products. They have not paid workers since April.

When employees talk about going on strike, they are given warning letters or told to go to court.

The boss does not seem to care whenever workers ask for their salaries.

This has been happening for the past two years. Kindly help us speak out and see whether the government can intervene.