A cloud of fear is reportedly hanging over employees at UNGA Holdings Limited, with workers raising serious concerns over alleged intimidation, forced exits, privacy violations and questionable dismissals.
A current employee, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation, has called for urgent investigations into the management of the company, which comprises UNGA Limited, dealing with human nutrition, and UNGA Farm Care (EA) Limited, which handles animal feeds. The businesses have operations in Nairobi, Nakuru and Eldoret.
According to the employee, the situation changed after a recent shake-up in top management and the board.
The source claims that experienced workers have increasingly found themselves under pressure, with some allegedly being frustrated into resigning before being replaced by individuals perceived to be close to the new leadership.
One of the most worrying claims involves the alleged access to employees’ private financial information.
The employee says there is concern that M-Pesa records and bank statements could be accessed without consent and later used during disciplinary proceedings.
Workers are reportedly being questioned over ordinary personal transactions, including money received from relatives and colleagues, chama contributions, funeral collections, medical assistance and personal loans.
Employees fear that such transactions are being interpreted as suspicious even when they have no connection to company business.
The source has also raised concerns over a case involving an employee who is reportedly facing dismissal over an issue he had raised internally as a whistleblower more than a year ago.
The scale of the alleged dismissals has also become a major concern. More than 80 employees are said to have lost their jobs between July and August 2026. Workers believe some of the exits may amount to a restructuring exercise carried out without following the proper redundancy process.
There are further allegations that some dismissed employees have faced additional conditions before receiving their terminal dues. The employees want authorities to establish whether their benefits were calculated and paid in accordance with the law.
The concerns go beyond employment matters. Workers have also raised questions about raw material specifications and final product quality. According to the source, employees who insist on following approved standards have allegedly faced pressure or threats.
At the same time, some suppliers and contracted transporters are reportedly owed money that has remained unpaid for more than six months, adding to concerns about the company’s current operations.
The concerned employee is now calling on the Ministry of Labour to investigate the management, interview workers who have resigned over the past eight months and conduct a detailed review of dismissals made in July and August.
The employee is also asking the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to examine claims concerning access to private financial records.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards has also been asked to independently examine the concerns surrounding raw materials and product quality.
There are further calls for scrutiny of any restructuring plans or proposed sale of UNGA Limited to determine whether employees are being pushed out through forced resignations to avoid obligations that would arise under a lawful redundancy process.
The source says supporting documents, including redacted emails and dismissal letters, are available and can be provided through a secure channel.
