stakeholders to address the situation immediately Delay Sparks Crisis
Postal services in Kenya are on the brink of disruption as Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) employees threaten to down their tools over a four-month delay in salary payments.
Speaking on Tuesday, Kericho Branch Secretary General Benson Okwaro called on relevant stakeholders to address the situation immediately, warning that workers would be forced to take action if their demands were not met.
“The delay has caused undue hardships, stress, and financial insecurity for many of our members. Our staff are unable to pay rent or school fees as schools reopen. We cannot continue like this,” Okwaro said.
Workers Decry Hardships
The workers, represented by the Communication Union of Kenya, highlighted their struggles, noting that basic needs such as food, rent, and school fees have become unattainable.
“Our staff are going through a lot because of unpaid salaries. We demand immediate payment of salaries in the Postal Corporation of Kenya,” read part of the union’s notice.
They further lamented that efforts to address the issue with management had been met with threats and intimidation.
Government Promises Unfulfilled
The salary delays come despite reforms announced in January 2024, which promised a transformation of PCK into a sustainable e-commerce and logistics hub. Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo had assured Kenyans that financial instability in the corporation would soon be a thing of the past.
However, with senior executives on vacation until February 2025, workers say the resolution of the crisis seems far from reach.
Looming Strike
If no action is taken, the workers have vowed to disrupt services, a move that could paralyze the postal sector. They insist that timely salary payments are a legal and moral obligation, urging the government to prioritize their welfare.
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Workers Demand Action as Four-Month Salary Delay Sparks Crisis
