'Soko ni kubwa,' says Mutua on sexual harassment at the workplace

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua now says his ministry is taking me to address sexual harassment in the workplace.

Speaking during Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday, May 1, the CS said sexual harassment remains one of the most common complaints received by the ministry.

“We must ensure a safe working environment for our girls and young boys,” he said.

“The power dynamic is what we should talk about —a manager should not be dating a junior colleague in the same office. Soko ni kubwa Kenya hii (the market is big),” Mutua added.

Cartels

The Labour CS also pledged to crack down on cartels and rogue recruitment agencies exploiting Kenyan youth seeking jobs abroad.

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“We are working on taking action against cartels and rogue agencies preying on vulnerable Kenyans and those spreading fake job offers abroad,” he said.

Social media debate

Mutua further encouraged responsible use of social media, urging Kenyans to use the platforms for positive and constructive engagement.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who was also present at the event, defended government’s development agenda, saying ongoing projects are aimed at positioning Kenya among Africa’s leading economies.

“Kenya's economy is at number six, we cannot move forward if we don't have a firm leader. When people speak out, that is democracy," said Mudavadi.

“You even see people from other countries coming to protest here,” he added.