Sexual abuse claims engulf tea sector as courts back sackings of managers

Kenya’s courts back tea firms in sexual misconduct cases, strengthening harassment protections and employer authority.

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Sexual misconduct claims are sweeping across Kenya’s tea sector, with courts repeatedly backing sackings of managers implicated in the scams and signalling a decisive shift, in how workplace harassment disputes are judged.

Recent rulings show a consistent judicial pattern. Senior employees dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations are losing cases, despite seeking millions of shillings in compensation, while multi-national employers are winning validation of their internal disciplinary processes.

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