From Loyal Employee to Jobless: How a Kenyan Worker’s Life Changed After Training His Replacements

What began as a promising career for a Kenyan man quickly turned into a painful lesson about workplace exploitation and broken promises — a story that has since sparked outrage and debate online.

According to accounts shared widely on social media, the man had been working diligently for a foreign-owned company in Kenya, earning praise for his commitment, skill, and reliability. His role expanded steadily, and over time, he became one of the most trusted employees on the team.

However, things took a troubling turn when the company brought in a group of foreign workers — reportedly from China — and instructed him to train them.At first, he complied, believing it was part of his normal duties and perhaps even a sign of trust from management. The workload increased significantly.

He was now expected to train, supervise, translate, and continue handling his own responsibilities — all without any additional compensation.

When he finally raised concerns and requested a salary increase to match the added responsibilities, the response shocked him.Instead of reviewing his request, the company allegedly terminated his contract, citing restructuring and “operational changes.” Shortly after, he discovered that the very people he had trained had taken over his role.

The incident sparked outrage online, with many Kenyans describing it as a clear case of exploitation and unfair labour practices. Critics argue that the case reflects a broader problem in which local workers are sidelined after transferring skills to foreign employees, often without legal protection or fair compensation.

Labour rights advocates have since called for stronger enforcement of employment laws to protect workers from such practices, especially in companies employing both local and foreign staff.

The story has ignited fresh conversations about workers’ rights, fair pay, and the need for transparency in employer-employee relationships — especially in multinational operations operating within Kenya