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Twiga Layoffs

August 2023

Twiga announced a layoff affecting 283 employees (33% of its workforce) in August 2023. The company operates in the Food sector.

People Affected

283

Percentage

33%

Announced Date

Aug 21, 2023

About

Twiga, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce platform, is laying off 283 employees, representing 33% of its 850 workforce, to maintain business viability amid macroeconomic challenges and capital-raising difficulties. The company is implementing strategic adjustments, including disbanding in-house delivery in favor of a logistics marketplace and transitioning to a central warehouse model, to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.