Consultancy firm faces backlash over alleged exploitation in Nyota initiative

A mass walkout by Train-the-Trainer (T.O.T.) participants during a Nyota Initiative trainining in Turkana. [Bakari Ang'ela/Standard]

Civil society groups in Turkana have condemned the consultancy firm contracted to implement the Nyota Initiative following a mass walkout by Train-the-Trainer (T.O.T.) participants, who alleged exploitation and inadequate facilitation.

The walkout was prompted by complaints of insufficient transport reimbursement, lack of accommodation and meals, and a consultancy contract that was allegedly backdated.