Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.
Kenya's parliament has ordered an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse on tea plantations revealed in a BBC report.The BBC found more than 70 women had been abused by their managers at plantations operated by two British companies - Unilever and James Finlay.
Ms Kemei, who serves as woman representative for a tea-growing area in Kericho county, said the report highlighted the "entrenched" sexual harassment at "tea multinationals operating in our country"."Today is a very difficult day for me as a woman, leader and citizen of Kenya.
A BBC undercover reporter, who posed as a jobseeker, was invited to a job interview by a recruiter for James Finlay & Co. The BBC's Tom Odula spoke to women who worked on tea farms run by both companies. A number told him that because work is so scarce, they are left with no choice but to give in to the sexual demands of their bosses or face having no income.British supermarket chain Tesco said it takes the allegations "extremely seriously" and is in "constant dialogue" with Finlay's to ensure "robust measures" are taken.
Starbucks also issued a statement on Monday, saying it was "deeply concerned" and has taken "immediate action" to suspend purchasing from James Finlay & Co in Kenya.
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