An organization at the forefront of governance and human rights advocacy in Kenya is facing severe allegations of Board misgovernance and high-handedness that directly contradict its public mission.
The core of the crisis involves the systemic violation of staff rights, including months of unpaid wages, no medical insurance and exposure to a toxic work environment characterized by bullying and abuse.
Governance has broken down completely. The board has not only disregarded professional advice and management structures but has also sided with cartels to infiltrate day-to-day management, thereby violating fundamental governance principles.
This has emboldened their allies and enabled financial mismanagement, undermining protocol and entrenched misconduct.
All the while, the Board is suppressing the truth by creating a deliberate smokescreen of normalcy for stakeholders to ensure their reappointment.
This strategic concealment has left staff both impoverished and professionally marginalized.
