Mombasa leaders oppose Kenya Ports Authority’s plan to lay off 4,000 staff

A section of the Kenya Ports Authority workers during a past strike

KENYA: A section of Mombasa leaders have opposed a proposal by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to lay off about 4,000 workers in a bid to reduce its Sh10.7 billion annual wage bill and foster efficiency.

The Standard published a story showing that the KPA board of directors was seeking permission to lay off workers through a voluntary retirement scheme.