Mediamax Network Limited, which is the parent company of K24TV, People Daily, and Milele FM, has issued a 30-day redundancy notice to its staff.
In an internal memo seen by Nairobileo.co.ke dated July 14, Mediamax Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ken Ngaruiya said the move is aimed at realigning the company’s operations in response to mounting economic pressures and evolving market dynamics within the media landscape.
“Mediamax Network Limited is undertaking a strategic restructuring and reorganization of its business operations to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness in response to evolving market dynamics, including digital transformation, innovation, shifting client needs, and introduction of punitive regulations by the Government of Kenya affecting the media industry,” read the memo in part.
Ngaruiya noted that the restructuring has been prompted by challenges in the macro business environment, including rapid digital advancement, reduction in business volumes, and decrease in the clientele base.
The Mediamax CEO also said the situation has been worsened by delayed payments from both National and County Governments, the government’s move to single-source one media house for advertising, and the introduction of restrictive policies on betting and gambling ads.
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“As part of this process, the company will conduct an evaluation and staff optimization exercise, which may involve re-aligning operations, streamlining staffing levels, and outsourcing roles within the organization.
“Unfortunately, these measures may lead to realignments and redundancies that may impact employees across various departments,” Ngaruiya stated.
He assured the Mediamax staff that the redundancy process would follow all legal and procedural requirements as stipulated in Section 40 of the Employment Act, 2007, and the individual contract of employment.
The Mediamax CEO said the restructuring will run from July 15 to August 15, 2025, and that during the period, the company will explore ways to redeploy employees into roles that match their qualifications and skills.
Further, Ngaruiya said employees who will be laid off will receive their terminal dues in line with their employment contracts and the Employment Act.
This will include: salary for days worked up to the termination date, salary in lieu of notice, accrued but unused leave, severance pay calculated at 15 days for each completed year of service, and deductions for any amounts owed to the company.
