Royal Media Staffer Dies of Food Poisoning, Several Hospitalized

A staffer at the Royal Media Services (RMS)  has died in what is being described as a serious case of food poisoning that affected a significant number of employees at the Maalim Juma road based media house.

In a statement released on Tuesday, RMS Group Managing Director, Wachira Waruru said he was “saddened to confirm a serious case of food poisoning that affected a significant number of staff working over the Christmas shift”.

Waruru says that in keeping with holiday period working arrangements, the RMS engaged a private food catering company to provide meals for staff working during the Christmas shift.

“On Boxing Day December 26, 2022, some of the staff complained of severe stomach pains after consuming meals served within the premises of the company”,said Waruru

“We are deeply shocked and saddened to inform the public that one staff member has unfortunately succumbed to the illness attributed to the suspected food poisoning”. 

Waruru did not however  reveal details of the deceased employee.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of our deceased staff member during this difficult time” Waruru noted.

According to Waruru, several staffers have also been hospitalized for the suspected poisoning.

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Waruru said RMS is providing all the necessary support to the affected staff and suspected food poisoning incident is currently under investigation.