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Why Benji Ndolo Left EBRU TV
Political analyst and activist is currently embroiled in a heated dispute with his immediate employer Everest Production Corporation Kenya Limited where he was working as a tv host for Ebru. In a public spat that has gone viral on Twitter, Benji said he called it quits following allegations of discrimination, harassment by management and general observations of mistreatment of staff.
I will no longer appear on @EbruTVKenya I have made that decision, I vociferously defend my rights and those of others. Mrs Anab Mohamed is a Greedy, Disrespectful, Exploitative manager who has no Integrity. She insulted me and cut my pay after I got Covid. See you in COURT! pic.twitter.com/MhcleVWURc
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 6, 2021
He singled out the station’s manager Anab Mohamed as greedy and exploitative. Apparently his salary was slashed by half after his recovery from COVID-19.
Mrs Anab fired my producer Beverly Vugutsa in a very uncouth, cruel and unprofessional manner and because Bev is so quiet and gentle it emboldened her. Kenya is NOT a shabab colony! Hapan tambua ujinga kutoka kona yoyote. ?
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 6, 2021
Because the job market is so bad, most Kenyans are fearful and endure serious abuse in the hands of employers. The Media fraternity is especially afflicted with this VIRUS, most environs are TOXIC. Stand up, Speak up! We are fixing this nation, one issue at a time.
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 6, 2021
As we exchanged words in the boardroom with voices raised, there was pin drop silence in the entire office…I realized everyone was listening very keenly and instantly knew I was speaking for many. Toxic stuff happening daily in the work space and especially in MEDIA houses.
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 6, 2021
He went further to allege racism in the newsroom from none other than the station’s owner.
At @EbruTVKenya the White (Turkish) owners hardly greet the Blacks let alone mix with them, there is too much cow dung in this country it STINKS! Why do we allow it????
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 6, 2021
In a quick rejoinder, Ebru management released a confidential statement that was meant for Benji but was posted online (they’ve since deleted it). In the letter, Benji is accused of engaging in verbal assault and gross misconduct.
Benji’s reply
As if Ebru made me ??? for months that woman begged me to join the team. Do not tolerate nonsense from anyone guys, I’m fixing this sh!t for all y’all young bucks out here hustling and getting shafted daily. I’m your human rights advocate! ??
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) January 6, 2021
The battle could now be headed to the courts with Benji suing for mistreatment  and Ebru for contract breach.
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