@Obiero If you also read the whole article you will see that there is an undisclosed buyer who has acquired a stake

If a supermarket can default on a KES 10 million loan then things are thick.

This makes the situation worse. They are complying with a labour procedure and not raising salaries to complement their staff for good results.

I make a point not to buy these Nakumatt branded (or Tuskys) goods ...these are goods of no provenance, its just a money grab by branding generic stuff and cutting out the rest of the supply chain from the factory door direct to the shelves. And they don't pass the benefits of this to the customer. The cost of these batteries is just as high as Eveready, or Duracell or Energizer for example. I understand their decision in a business sense, it just doesn't sit right with me. Its an unfair advantage over real manufacturers Its a small, personal rebellion.