Agriculture firm Kakuzi has now set up an
Kakuzi through statement a said this will comprise experienced and distinguished individuals drawn from the human rights sector locally and internationally and representatives of its stakeholders.
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The firm has also set up an operational-level grievance mechanism which will enable the members of the community to have their grievances heard and resolved quickly and impartially.
"It will also ensure that appropriate action is taken to deal with anyone who fails to live up to the standards
The new changes at the agricultural firm has also seen the appointment of
Ng'ang'a takes over from
It also announced the appointment of Agricultural economist John Kibunga Kimani as a non-executive director to the board.
"Kimani knows Kakuzi well having grown up on the farm. He has an impressive and well-respected track record in the agricultural sector of this country which he built up working in private and public sector enterprises and projects," Ng'ang' a said.
The changes in the company come at a time when the firm is currently facing 79 claims in the
Among the allegations lodged in part by former Kakuzi employees, the company's security guards have been accused of violations including killings, rape, attacks, and false imprisonments.
Kakuzi supplies other supermarkets in the
The company operates a 54 square mile plantation in Murang'a County, employing an estimated 3000 persons and is a major grower of avocados, macadamia nuts, and pineapples.
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