Kenyan workers at Richard Branson’s camp in the Maasai Mara are crying as the racist expatriates managing the camp abuse and infringe on their labour rights. The employees numbering more than 10 complain that the Australian General Manager who is head of the facility is treating them badly.
They are overworked and underpaid while they are also not allowed to join any union. The workers complain that they get constantly abused by Ken and Michelle Dyball (couple managing the camp). The couple previously managed Naibor luxury camp which is also located in the Maasai Mara. Workers at Naibor camp went on strike more than 4 times complaining about the mistreatment by the couple.
The couple constantly yells and spew racial slurs against their subjects. They sack employees at will and order them out of the camp even in the middle of the night while not caring for their safety.
Some of the camp’s employees who have left in the past 3 months are; Laon Kisemei, Rais Nkurumwa, Alex Kantai, John Ngeno(poiyo), Freida Thangu, Kevin Mahebo, Charity Wahome, Mike Mwololo, Grace Mwaisaka, Jackson Kilayo, John Rinka, Robert Karogo and David Mathews.
The Nissan Navara which is used in the camp but doesn’t have proper registrations.
The couple has also illegally imported a Nissan Navara 4×4 through Tanzania without following protocol. The vehicle’s chassis number, number plate registration and log book are different. The vehicle’s insurance expired long time ago. It has not been renewed. It has been in the country for years hidden in the bush where it was recently repainted but the change in paint does not reflect on the logbook
The camp has also been operating without a license for the past 9 months.
The camp doesn’t have a Kenyan based HR office with all recruitment and personnel issues being handled by a lady named Lynn who is based in Virgin’s London office.
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9 Comments
Oh my goodness
In this age and time, it is disheartening to hear about these atrocities being meted on our brothers and sisters. We have Kenyans including myself who are export material to work in this industry. What is all this nonsense about skin that a white must be imported to do what a Kenyan can do better.?
Sir Bronson, if you are reading this mail, please act. I have a lot of respect for you but your employees will bring your good name down. I am a hotel manager and can do a better job for you. Only that i am currently employed elsewhere but look for a local Kenya Utalii College trained manager and you will not go wrong.
truth
Something will change in days !
This is outrageous! My guess is that Sir Branson has no idea what is happening in his property. should action be taken don’t be surprised to hear that these idiots left in the night. They will probably drive across the border in that illegal car of theirs like thieves in the night.
Shark Attack or Shakatak?
Shark Attack…
okay thanks. But this is five months later. I have been seeing this notification but I ignored it for a long time
It’s Masai Mara.
Kenyan employees always falsely complain about these things when they are sacked for theft and fraud (as they are ) and such like. It’s normal. I’m no fan of Richard Branson, by the way. The claim of racism is usually the first shout of the scoundrel.