Claims shared by Cyprian Nyakundi have brought fresh attention to Tha Nickolee Hotel in Nanyuki after a former employee alleged that an employment dispute ended in a criminal case that was later dismissed by the court.
The former worker claims the case destroyed their professional reputation, making it difficult to find another job even after the charges were thrown out.
The allegations come after earlier complaints by employees about working conditions at the hotel.
Tha Nickolee Hotel is a family-run hospitality business in Nanyuki that is managed by Managing Director Julius Kamau together with General Manager Penina Kamau and Human Resources Manager Pauline Kamau.
According to the former employee, they were dismissed from the hotel in February 2025 in what they believe was an unlawful termination.
They say they tried to seek justice over the dismissal, but instead found themselves facing serious criminal allegations that changed the course of their life.
The complainant alleges that the hotel’s General Manager and Director caused criminal accusations to be made against them, leading to their arrest.
They claim they were accused of threatening to kill the Human Resources officer and of being linked to the outlawed Mungiki criminal group.
According to the former employee, the criminal case remained before the Nanyuki Law Courts for more than a year.
They say the matter was finally dismissed by the trial court in June 2026, bringing the case to an end. The complainant believes the prosecution was malicious and intended to intimidate them after they questioned the circumstances surrounding their dismissal from the hotel.
The former employee says the experience has had lasting effects on both their career and personal life.
They claim that after the case became known, they struggled to secure another job because prospective employers allegedly received negative information about them.
According to the complainant, the situation has left them financially strained and emotionally affected after spending more than a year defending themselves in court.
In the complaint shared with Nyakundi, the former employee thanked him for highlighting issues involving Tha Nickolee Hotel and asked for their own experience to be made public.
They stated that after being dismissed in February 2025, they were arrested on allegations of threatening to kill the HR officer and being a member of Mungiki.
They added that the case remained in court until June 2026, when it was dismissed by the magistrate.
They also said they believe their professional reputation has been damaged and that they have struggled to find employment since then.
The complainant is now calling for accountability, saying no employee should have to face criminal proceedings simply because they are pursuing workplace grievances or questioning the circumstances of their dismissal. They argue that workers should be free to seek legal or administrative remedies without fear of intimidation.
If supported by evidence, the allegations could raise important questions about the handling of employment disputes and whether criminal complaints are sometimes used in workplace conflicts.
Such concerns could also attract the attention of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection if there are unresolved labour issues. At the same time, any claims relating to malicious prosecution would ultimately be determined by the courts based on the available evidence.
The allegations remain claims made by the former employee. Tha Nickolee Hotel’s management has an opportunity to respond to the accusations and explain the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and the criminal case.
Their response would be important in ensuring that all sides of the matter are heard as questions continue to emerge over the dispute.
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