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    "content": "(g) Gratuity is only available if you have a contract of more than five years and you have served a minimum of five years. Most of the employees in this category who are exposed to hazardous substances fall under casuals who are hired on short term. (h) THAT employers have crafted another way of escaping responsibility whereby they are issuing one month only contracts so as to avoid awarding employees benefits such as house allowances. (i) THAT sexual harassment against female employees is rife. This is especially so when a female employee has spent a few days or weeks away from work due to personal or health problems and want to continue with the contract. (3) They have made best efforts to have these matters addressed by the relevant authorities, all of which have failed to give a satisfactory response. (4) None of these issues raised in this Petition are pending in any court of law, constitutional or any other legal body. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the petitioners, therefore, humbly pray that the Senate:- (1) Urgently investigates the matters raised herein and prepare a report on the labour and social welfare concerns of the employees in flower farms. (2) Investigates the social welfare related impacts of the uncontrolled use of chemical on the host community, especially children. (3) That the Senate takes measures aimed at protecting Kenyans working in flower farms. Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Petition is on behalf of employees of Homegrown Flamingo Holdings Flower Farm and Aquila Flower Farm. They are petitioning on behalf of their colleagues. Their prayer is that the Senate should conceal their identity for fear of reprisal and victimisation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I thank you."
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