Story

30 Jul 2024

Kenya: Garment factory lays off nearly 2000 workers, reportedly due to order reduction; incl. co. responses

In April 2024, it was reported that Ashton Mombasa Apparel laid off 1,900 workers, due to a reduction in orders.

In July 2024, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited JCPenney and Kontoor Brands to respond. They did not.

Company Responses

JCPenney Company, Inc.

No Response

Kontoor Brands

No Response

Timeline

Kontoor Brands' non-response to Ashton Mombasa Apparel layoffs

Date:

5 Aug 2024

Content Type:

Company Response
JCPenney's non-response to Ashton Mombasa Apparel layoffs

Date:

5 Aug 2024

Content Type:

Company Response
Kenya: EPZ declares 1900 workers redundant after customers reduce orders

Date:

15 Apr 2024

Content Type:

Article

According to the management, the contracts for the affected employees could not be renewed due to the tough economy, which has seen it declaring redundancy.