A multinational company has moved a notch high employing 75
percent of women in its food processing plants due to their high hygiene
practice.
The women according to
the employer score high grades in matter
related to cleanliness, thus they are involved
from the initial stage of processing
to packaging which is critical due to their esteem in high hygiene.
In the macadamia processing plant located at Kasioni in Kinyangi
sub-location of Kakuzi/Mitumbiri in Gatanga constituency 75 percent of employees are women, based on
the above reasons.
In a tour to the factory,
The Mountain Journal observed that the ladies are the majority in the critical
sectors not to compromise standards.
respectively narrate the working conditions and how they were employed after
vetting.
Wanjiku said they are provided with housing, clean water and
taken through reproductive health education.
“More importantly there is a team work and often they undergo
capacity building activities with their supervisors,” said Wanjiku.
Supervision of the nut
plant Ms Alice Wangui Wagema tells how she managed to be merited the position
after participating in an open interview where men were present.
“At the place of work
there are cooperation from all
and there are bathrooms,
provision of sanitary towels to ensure
hygiene is maintained at all times,” she said.
Firm’s Assistant General
Manager Dr. Wilson Odiyo affirms that there employment is through merit
without any form of discrimination and maintenance of high level of hygiene
observed at all times.
“At this time of Covid 19, health and safety is maintained with
employees supplied with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ends
