Workers at Spice World Limited, the company behind the well-known Butterfly and Asanta cereal brands, have come forward to share growing concerns over a toxic work environment that they say began with the hiring of a new Chief Revenue Officer.
Since this executive, identified as Paul Maira, took office earlier this year, the atmosphere at the company has reportedly taken a negative turn. Employees say they are working under fear, frustration, and growing inequality.
The new leadership is being accused of favouritism, unequal pay, and silencing staff who try to raise genuine concerns.
According to multiple employees, the most affected department is sales, where staff claim they now have no voice. Workers allege that new people brought in by the Chief Revenue Officer have been given better positions and higher salaries, sidelining those who have been in the company for years.
The employees say the system is no longer based on merit or performance but on personal connections and loyalty to the new executive. This has created serious divisions among staff, with older employees feeling ignored and undervalued.
One anonymous worker, who contacted blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, described the situation as unbearable. In the message, the worker pleaded for their identity to be hidden, explaining that they now work in constant fear.
They said they no longer feel secure in their jobs and that even department leaders have been reduced to silent observers. The worker also noted that staff are constantly being called incompetent, and this label is used to deny them promotions and opportunities to grow.
Many employees reportedly feel helpless and demoralized. What seems clear is that the company’s values and internal structure are breaking down.
Employees say that decisions are now made without consultation, and voices from within the teams are being ignored.
This approach is leaving many workers isolated and unmotivated. The environment is described as unaccountable and dismissive, where those who raise issues are seen as troublemakers instead of being listened to.
There is a strong feeling that long-serving staff are being pushed aside to make way for friends and allies of the new boss.
There is growing fear that more people could lose their jobs, especially in departments where staff are now being treated unfairly. The case at Spice World Limited is an example of how unchecked leadership changes can damage the morale of a workforce.
It also shows how important it is for companies to listen to their workers and maintain fairness across all levels of management.
This matter is still unfolding, and we will keep monitoring how things develop. We encourage current and former employees of Spice World to continue speaking out.
Those who have experienced or witnessed unfair treatment, misuse of power, or workplace bias should come forward. Speaking out is the only way to stop toxic practices and hold leadership accountable.
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