- 18 current and former G4S employees sue over unfair labour practices
- Case represents more than 1,000 workers affected by alleged misclassification
- Workers accuse G4S of underpayment, retaliation, and discrimination
- Court hearing scheduled for September 22, 2025, before Justice Linet Ndolo
Eighteen current and former employees of G4S Kenya Limited have moved to the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in Nairobi, accusing the multinational security firm of systemic exploitation, unfair dismissal, and discrimination.
The case, filed with the support of the Kenya National Private Security Workers Union and the Private Security Regulatory Authority as interested parties, could develop into one of the largest class actions in Kenya’s labour sector.
In submissions filed on 28th July 2025, the claimants, representing more than 1,000 current and former workers, allege that G4S deliberately misclassified courier staff as “watchmen” to pay them below the legal minimum wage.
Couriers reportedly worked 12-hour shifts but received a flat rate of KSh 500 per day, far below the statutory minimum under the General Wages Amendment Order, 2024.
Permanent staff were also allegedly underpaid through the same misclassification.
Whistleblowers and union leaders faced retaliation, including forced resignations and dismissals.
Lead Claimant: Leonard Omondi Aluko, who served 16 years, says he was forced to resign after exposing labour violations.
Union Stewards: Joyce Kariuki and Bernis Musando allege they were dismissed in 2024 after convening a staff meeting, despite a labour conciliator recommending reinstatement.
Discrimination Claims: One worker was dismissed after maternity leave, another allegedly terminated due to age despite serving two years.
Casual Contracts: Workers employed continuously for months or years argue their contracts should have been converted to term contracts under law but instead were abruptly terminated without benefits.
The employees are asking the court to: Stop G4S from further victimization or unlawful termination, Certify the matter as a class action, Compel G4S to comply with wage laws immediately
Award compensation running into millions of shillings for unfair dismissal, underpayment, and discrimination, Issue certificates of service to affected workers
The claimants argue they risk “irreparable harm” without urgent court intervention, citing loss of livelihood and dignity guaranteed under the Constitution.
They further argue that G4S would not suffer prejudice by complying with wage laws, while its employees continue to face exploitation.
The matter is set for hearing on September 22, 2025, before Justice Linet Ndolo.
