NMG Workers Speak Out on Poor Working Conditions

Nation Media Group Headquarters Employees at Nation Media Group in Mombasa are working under harsh, exploitative conditions, according to reports shared with NyakundiReport.com. Several workers reached out anonymously to describe what they say is ongoing mistreatment at the company’s regional office. Many of them — including riders — are engaged on casual terms, with no contracts , no medical cover , and no job security . Some earn just KES 700 per day , working seven days a week without off days, paid overtime, or leave. For the riders, the risks are even higher. They operate old, poorly maintained motorbikes , some bought over 10 years ago. They say the bikes receive little attention, and no protective gear or insurance is provided. If anything goes wrong, they bear the full cost. Attempts to raise concerns are said to be met with threats of dismissal. Most keep quiet to avoid being pushed out. The employees say they find it difficult to reconcile their working conditions with the company’s public image. They wonder how a media house that frequently publishes stories on justice, workers’ rights, and transparency can still allow this kind of situation to continue within its own ranks.