Fury erupts over Bill silencing tech workers' rights

Senator Aaron Cheruiyot says the Bill would not undermine workers' rights, as Kenyan labour laws would still apply in employment disputes. [File, Standard]

The Kenya Union of Gig Workers (KUGWO) has strongly opposed a proposed Bill by Senator Aaron Cheruiyot that seeks to prevent workers from suing tech companies.

The Bill, part of the Business Laws Amendment Bill, is intended to make Kenya more attractive to global investors, particularly in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector.