Hatari Security clarifies that 'Java Guard' Vincent Chepkwony was not dismissed despite not showing up for duty
- Published By Whitney Okore For The Statesman Digital
- 3 months ago
Private Security Company, Hatari Security Group has responded to claims that it fired one of its guards, who became well known after his act of shielding anti-tax protestors at a Java outlet in Nairobi.
On Monday, reports emerged that Vincent Chepkwony was allegedly fired by Hatari Security. Chepkwony reported that the security company terminated his contract due to the protests.
Citizen Digital spoke Elisha Kirui, a controller from the company, who disputed claims that Chepkwony was fired.
"No it is not true that Vincent has been fired, and he has not been moved to another place. He has been absent since 25th June, yesterday he came and we tried to reinstate him but he decided to leave,” said Kirui.
“We tried looking for him yesterday but he is the one who decided to leave he has not been fired here,” he added.
The Security company had earlier released a press statement, saying Chepkwony’s contract had not been terminated.
“We Hatari Security Services are seized by a claim about one of our employees a security guard named Vincent, assigned to one of our customers. The claim is that his services have been terminated,” said the security company.
“We wish to set the record straight by confirming that he is still an employee of Hatari Security Group and we always stand by any reasonable actions and contractual obligations. Any reassignments are done in consultation with our employees per our internal policies and procedures and employment and labor.”
Reports on Chepkwony’s firing had sparked uproar, with X users expressing disappointment and intention to take legal action against the company.
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