Court bars Uchumi from laying off 253 workers

The entrance to Uchumi Supermarket, Embu branch which was closed on March 21, 2016 sending staff, suppliers and residents into panic mode. BY JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD

Uchumi Supermarket was yesterday restrained by a court from continuing with plans to lay off workers.

The Employment and Labour Relations Court gave the order pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by the Kenya Union of Commercial, Food and Allied Workers.