Fresh concerns have emerged from employees working under Safit Agency's Loss Control Department at Gilani's Distributors Limited, with workers alleging that they have gone for two months without receiving their salaries while operating without written employment contracts.
According to a whistleblower, the affected employees have continued reporting to work despite allegedly missing two consecutive months of salary payments, leaving many struggling to meet their daily financial obligations.
The complainant claims that many employees were engaged without signing formal employment contracts, leaving workers uncertain about their rights, terms of service and legal protections. The absence of written contracts has reportedly made it difficult for employees to challenge workplace issues or seek accountability when disputes arise.
Workers say the delayed salaries have pushed many into financial distress. Some are reportedly unable to pay rent, meet transport costs, buy food or support their families, yet they continue reporting to work in the hope that the outstanding wages will eventually be paid.
The whistleblower further alleges that employees fear speaking publicly because they worry they could lose their jobs if management learns they have raised concerns. According to the complainant, many workers have remained silent despite the growing hardship because employment opportunities are limited and they cannot afford to be dismissed.
The allegations have raised concerns about compliance with Kenya's Employment Act, which requires employers to provide written particulars of employment and pay employees for work performed within the agreed timelines.
A similar complaint was recently raised against Magna Credit, where a former employee alleged the company repeatedly hired and dismissed workers while delaying payment of salaries. The complainant claimed they worked for a full month but was left pursuing payment through repeated promises, eventually reporting the matter to the police after falling behind on rent and facing eviction.
Comparable concerns also emerged at Casa Marketing Solutions, where employees accused the company of persistent salary delays that left workers unable to meet basic household expenses. Staff alleged the delays had created severe financial hardship and appealed to the Ministry of Labour to intervene and investigate the company's employment practices.
Another similar case involved Ashburn Community Nursing Home in Siaya County, where workers alleged they had gone for up to three months without salaries, while some former employees reportedly left the facility still owed several months' wages. Employees claimed they were discouraged from demanding payment and feared victimisation if they continued raising the issue.
Labour experts have consistently stated that written employment contracts play an important role in protecting both employers and employees by clearly setting out wages, working conditions and other terms of service. The Employment and Labour Relations Court has also repeatedly affirmed that employees are entitled to timely payment for work already performed.
The affected workers are now appealing to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the Directorate of Labour, and other relevant authorities to investigate the reported salary delays, examine the alleged absence of employment contracts and establish whether the rights of employees have been violated.
Below is the complaint received, edited only for grammar and clarity: ¶
"Hello Cyprian. We work at Safit Agency Loss Control Company under Gilani's Distributors Limited. I am writing to formally report a serious issue regarding missing salary payments for two months. There are no employment contracts signed between Safit Agency and the staff. Mrs Florence and Mr Ernest have not been paying staff salaries. Kindly air this issue, but please do not mention my name because we fear being fired."