Kenya starts probe into sexual harassment claims at UK tea firms

Workers at Finlays tea estate in Kericho

Workers at James Finlay tea estate in Kericho County, Kenya. PHOTO | NMG

Kenyan legislators have formed a committee to look into the allegations of sexual abuse of female workers at tea plantations owned by two UK firms as alleged in a BBC exposé last Monday.

National Assembly Deputy speaker Gladys Shollei said the committee will investigate the allegations and report back within two weeks.