Clare’s story is one that speaks to the deep rot and unchecked abuse happening in some workplaces across Kenya.
Behind the well-polished image of The Bull by Karen meat factory lies a painful experience of sexual harassment that Clare went through at the hands of a man named Andrew Wakahiu, a person she once viewed as a boss and mentor.
Her dream of building a career in food and beverage turned into a nightmare after she was sexually harassed multiple times by the same man who was supposed to lead by example.
Clare says the harassment happened close to three times while she was working at the company. The man, identified as Andrew Wakahiu, was reportedly the head of delivery during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime, a position that made him feel untouchable.
She says she couldn’t report the matter to the police out of fear, worried that his connections and influence could turn the case against her.
For weeks, she endured trauma, pain, and silence while trying to keep her dignity intact.
On the 11th of September, Clare decided to take a step that many women in her situation would fear to take.
She recorded Andrew as he tried to take advantage of her again, asking for sexual favors, including oral sex and what he called a “quickie.” The recording captured his actions as he undressed her and inserted his fingers inside her, leaving her in shock and disbelief.
She tried to reason with him, telling him she respected his wife and didn’t want anything to do with such acts, but he didn’t stop.
Clare held on to the recording as evidence, waiting for the right time to tell his wife the truth. It was then she discovered she was not the only victim. Other young women had reportedly gone through the same experience under his watch.
The situation became unbearable, forcing her to quit her job, not because she wanted to, but because she couldn’t stand the abuse anymore.
After leaving, she faced yet another form of punishment. Andrew allegedly refused to pay her full salary, claiming she hadn’t given notice before quitting.
This, despite him being the very reason she left. The cruelty in his actions shows how those in power can manipulate the system to cover their wrongdoings, leaving victims helpless.
Clare’s only source of healing has been sharing her story publicly, exposing how easily predators like Andrew Wakahiu get away with such abuse while women like her are left broken and unemployed.
Clare says she isn’t bitter, only deeply hurt by the betrayal and the lack of protection for women at work. Her case reflects how the system continues to fail victims of sexual harassment.
People like Andrew Wakahiu continue to roam free, protected by their influence while survivors carry lifelong scars. For Clare, this isn’t just about one incident, it’s about a system that looks away when power is abused.
Her courage to speak out shows resilience in the face of humiliation, but also reminds Kenyans of how much more needs to be done to protect workers from monsters hiding behind titles and connections.
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