The working environment of Nairobi Expressway workers has raised concerns about their welfare and wellbeing.
The Moja Expressway Company employees are reported to undergo various stresses including not having access to transportation to get to work.
Senator Gloria Orwoba on Wednesday, September 18, raised questions to the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, calling for swift investigations into the company.
She argued that the safety risks demanded urgent attention to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all employees working along the Nairobi Expressway.
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Struggles of Nairobi Expressway Workers
According to the senator, she has received reports that the Moja Expressway Company does not provide transportation for its employees.
Consequently, the employees are forced to climb over expressway barricades to access their workstations.
In a statement addressed to the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, she demanded clarity on critical issues impacting the employees’ daily and overall well-being.
Additionally, she requested clarification on the alternative methods employees use to reach their workstations.
“She sought details on the measures the company has implemented to ensure safe and convenient transportation options for its staff,” a statement from parliament reports read in part.
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Ownership of Moja Expressway
Earlier on September 6, Kenyans raised questions over the ownership of the company managing the expressway after reports emerged claiming that former president Uhuru Kenyatta had some stake.
The report noted that Uhuru forced his way into ownership of the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), an established company with interests in civil engineering and construction projects such as highways, railways, bridges, ports and tunnels.
In the excerpt shared on social media, the author alleges that Mountain Hill Global Investment company allegedly owned by a member of the Kenyatta family together with Moja Expressway company are the owners of the Nairobi Expressway.
However, The Kenya Times established that the article had been fabricated.
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