A few months ago, Angels Hair Company started laying off it's workers in thousands. The company consisted of slightly over 7000 workers, 90% being women. They are our sisters/daughters/friends and mothers to happy school going kids.
A couple of years ago when they opened shop in Ruiru, they had around 2000 workers. Business was good, they kept hiring till they hit 7000 staff. As is the norm in any town with a large number of working population increasing, Ruiru economy was boosted, rental houses spruced up, banks, supermarkets etc all enjoyed good business.
But come late 2017 & 2018, somewhere along, things started crumbling. Sources have it that the current county regime has a hand in the company's misfortunes. Unconfirmed Reports fingers the highest office in the county while others are saying they have issues on tax evasion.
But nonetheless, we have 7000 livelihoods at stake. The govt can look for alternatives and come to an amicable understanding. Frustrating the company owners affects everyone in Ruiru, Directly or Indirectly. Houses will be left vacant, ripples will be felt in the businesses within and around Ruiru, thousands will be jobless, hence driving them out of Ruiru to other places, and we will be having a dull town. Whatever issue the governor has with the Angels Hair bosses, it must cease. A If its about taxes, KRA can draw up an amicable solution. A long term solution must prevail. The company has had a good working environment since they set up shop here, and they shouldn't be forced to close shop and open elsewhere. I believe a good working environment will be of benefit to all.
Angels Company should continue operating in Ruiru. This is part of the President's Big 4 agendas(manufacture) and he should come in and help Find solutions...
(Article from Facebook, via ArapKaruri)
A couple of years ago when they opened shop in Ruiru, they had around 2000 workers. Business was good, they kept hiring till they hit 7000 staff. As is the norm in any town with a large number of working population increasing, Ruiru economy was boosted, rental houses spruced up, banks, supermarkets etc all enjoyed good business.
But come late 2017 & 2018, somewhere along, things started crumbling. Sources have it that the current county regime has a hand in the company's misfortunes. Unconfirmed Reports fingers the highest office in the county while others are saying they have issues on tax evasion.
But nonetheless, we have 7000 livelihoods at stake. The govt can look for alternatives and come to an amicable understanding. Frustrating the company owners affects everyone in Ruiru, Directly or Indirectly. Houses will be left vacant, ripples will be felt in the businesses within and around Ruiru, thousands will be jobless, hence driving them out of Ruiru to other places, and we will be having a dull town. Whatever issue the governor has with the Angels Hair bosses, it must cease. A If its about taxes, KRA can draw up an amicable solution. A long term solution must prevail. The company has had a good working environment since they set up shop here, and they shouldn't be forced to close shop and open elsewhere. I believe a good working environment will be of benefit to all.
Angels Company should continue operating in Ruiru. This is part of the President's Big 4 agendas(manufacture) and he should come in and help Find solutions...
(Article from Facebook, via ArapKaruri)
