Shivling Supermarket Staff in Kisumu Raise Alarm Over Withheld Salaries
Staff members at Shivling Supermarket in Kondele, Kisumu, are raising alarm over what they describe as a growing humanitarian crisis after their salaries were allegedly withheld over claims of missing stock.
Situation Overview
Location: Shivling Supermarket, Kondele, Kisumu
Alleged Loss: Sugar worth KSh600,000 (approx. 1,300 bales)
Impact: Staff salaries withheld for weeks
Status: Management yet to issue public statement
Missing Stock Claims
Speaking to Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, employees said management had informed them that sugar valued at approximately KSh600,000 — estimated at about 1,300 bales — was unaccounted for, and that salaries would not be released until the matter was resolved.
However, workers insist there is no documented evidence at the branch to support or verify the alleged loss, leaving them confused and distressed.
Employees describe the situation as "unbearable", saying they have gone weeks without pay and cannot cover basic expenses.
Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Several employees say they are now facing severe financial hardship. In one particularly troubling incident, a female staff member reportedly spent the night outside the supermarket on Wednesday after her landlord locked her out of her house due to unpaid rent.
Workers describe the situation as "unbearable", saying they have gone weeks without pay, cannot cover basic expenses, and have received no clear communication on when or whether their salaries will be restored.
Staff Complain About Lack of Communication
Attempts by staff to seek clarification from branch supervisors have reportedly yielded little progress, deepening frustration and fear among the affected employees.
As of now, Shivling Supermarket management has not issued a public statement regarding the allegations.
A female employee reportedly spent the night outside the supermarket after being locked out of her house due to unpaid rent.
Ongoing Monitoring
Kisumu Kulture will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as they become available. The case highlights the vulnerable position of retail workers in Kisumu and raises important questions about labor rights and employer responsibilities in the region.
Workers' rights advocates are calling for immediate intervention to resolve the salary dispute and ensure employees receive their due compensation while the stock investigation continues separately.
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