In Nakuru, a local businessman learned a hard lesson about delayed salaries. He built his company from scratch, starting small and growing it through efficiency and discipline. But when business slowed last year, he started putting off payments to his workers. At first, he promised the money next week. Those weeks stretched into months. Workers got restless and pleaded for their pay, but he brushed them off. He saw the cash as his to handle however he wanted.
His arrogance caught up in an odd way. One morning, he headed out in his new car for a Nairobi meeting. The car was his pride, a sign of success. He turned the key, but nothing. There was no sound from the engine at all. He checked the battery and fuel. Tried jumping it and even pushing. Nothing worked. Hours went by, and the car sat dead. Neighbours saw him frustrated. Some chuckled; others mentioned karma.
He called his mechanic, who inspected everything. “It’s all good, sir,” the mechanic said with a shrug. The businessman stood there, puzzled and angry. Maybe it was just bad luck. Or perhaps a wake-up call. He finally paid the salaries that week. Business picked up soon after. Stories like this remind us fairness matters in running a company. Read more https://drbokko.com/?p=37276
