Govt yet to find victims of sexual harassment at James Finlay, Unilever

The government is yet to trace victims of sexual harassment in two multinational companies operating in the South Rift.

The victims, working for Unilever and James Finlay tea companies, are yet to come forward and record statements with the police and have not appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Labour to shed light on the matter.

This follows a documentary aired by the BBC Africa Eye on February 20, which laid bare the tribulations faced by female job seekers and workers in the two multinational companies.

The chairperson of the departmental committee and Runyenjes MP, Erick Muchangi, revealed the frustration facing the legislative and security arms of government on the matter as the victims are yet to reach out.

“No one so far has reported to the police or any government agency about having been sexually exploited or harassed and we are looking at ways of getting the victims to come forward for interviews,” Mr Muchangi said.

“Sexual harassment is a very serious issue and parliament is very interested in investigating and getting to the bottom of the matter. We will do whatever it takes so that within 21 days, we have a report to table in parliament.”

Speaking after a closed-door meeting with various government agencies involved in the investigations at the Kericho County Commissioner’s offices, Mr Muchangi expressed confidence that the truth of the matter will come out.