The Standard Media Group has released a statement after a viral video on social media showed one of its employees threatening to harm himself over salary delays.
In the video, the employee identified as Zanji Mukenya, speaking from Standard’s headquarters on Mombasa Road, demanded to be paid his money.
“Hopefully you guys see this when I’m still alive. I’m leaving here with my money or with my life in their hands,” Zanji said.
Standard Media Group said it was concerned about the video and the employee’s situation.
The media company said it was doing its best to address the situation amid a difficult financial position.
“Our attention has been drawn to a distressing incident that occurred on our premises this afternoon involving one of our freelancers, who is currently on a sabbatical,”
“This incident, in which the individual recorded himself in a distressing situation, has profoundly affected us, and we want to express our sincere empathy and concern for our colleague. Following the incident, we were able to address the freelancer’s immediate needs,” Standard Group said.
Standard Media Group management recently announced it was sacking 300 employees to cut costs and save the company from imminent collapse.
“We remain confident that the reorganization of the business through restructuring will place us in good stead by adopting a leaner, more efficient structure for better performance and growth,” Standard Media Group said in a statement.
