Rivatex East Africa SEZ Limited has announced mass layoffs affecting both permanent and contract employees as part of a wider restructuring process under the government’s leasing framework.
In a memo dated Wednesday, September 3, Acting Managing Director Stanley Bett confirmed that the redundancies will impact staff across different categories of employment.
The notice cited Section 40 of the Employment Act 2007 as the legal basis for the exercise.
“Following the ongoing restructuring of Rivatex East Africa SEZ Limited under the leasing framework and in accordance with Section 40 of the Employment Act 2007, the company hereby issues notice of termination of your services on account of redundancy,” the memo read in part.
According to the communication, employees on fixed-term contracts whose terms lapsed on August 30, 2025, will not have their contracts renewed.
On the other hand, staff on permanent and pensionable terms, as well as those on long-term contracts, will have their employment terminated effective September 3, 2025, with a three-month notice period leading to their last working day on November 30, 2025.
Bett assured the staff that the process will comply with all labour laws and government guidelines provided by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
“The company shall follow the due process provided in all applicable labour laws regarding employment separation on the account of redundancy and guidelines provided by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and any other relevant guidelines,” the memo added.
In terms of entitlements, employees on fixed-term contracts will be paid salaries up to August 31, 2025, while those on permanent and pensionable or long-term contracts will continue receiving salaries up to November 30, 2025.
All other lawful outstanding dues will also be settled.
Employees have also been directed to complete clearance with the Human Resource Division to facilitate the release of their dues and issuance of certificates of service.
“You are all required to clear with the Human Resource Division as per your respective employment terms to facilitate the release of your dues and issuance of a certificate of service.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Management, I wish to sincerely thank you for your dedicated years of service and wish you success in your future endeavours,” the memo concluded.
