Hellen Nzisa, recently transferred from NCPB’s Donholm Depot to Thika, faces serious nepotism and corruption allegations after whistleblowers claim she replaced casual workers with her relatives.
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is in the hot seat again, and this time, it’s not about maize scandals or delayed payments. A storm is brewing over at the Donholm Silo Depot after explosive claims surfaced, accusing a long-serving manager of treating the state agency like a family inheritance.
According to whistleblowers, the now-transferred depot manager, Hellen Nzisa, allegedly ran the depot like her personal HR office, booting out hard-working casual employees and sneakily replacing them with her flesh and blood. Yes, her daughter reportedly took over one position, and a niece slid into another, all while local youths who desperately needed the jobs were shown the door.
Nzisa, who served at the Donholm depot for more than five years, is said to have mastered the dark art of professional oppression. One source, choosing to remain anonymous, described her as “the most corrupt manager with a PhD in exploitation.”
“She had no mercy for casuals,” the source said. “You could be hard-working, punctual, and loyal, but if your surname didn’t match hers, your days were numbered.”
Insiders claim that her tyrannical reign at Donholm ended with a quiet transfer to NCPB’s Thika depot, a move that wasn’t a promotion but more of a tactical reshuffle after efforts to stay put hit a brick wall. But the fears aren’t over. Employees at her new station are being urged to brace themselves and be vigilant against what some are calling a “family affair takeover.”
An impassioned plea has now been made to the managing director and the human resource team: “Watch this woman. Watch her closely. Because wherever she goes, oppression follows.”
What makes the situation worse is that casual contracts at the depot reportedly don’t carry individual names, making it easy for management to chop and change workers without much accountability. And while those affected have tried to reach higher offices, red tape and gatekeeping have made direct access to the MD nearly impossible.
The message to young, contract-based workers in Thika is loud and clear: “Speak up. Unite. Don’t let your future be hijacked by nepotism.”
As this exposé gains momentum, the spotlight now turns to NCPB’s top leadership. Will they act to protect the dreams of job-hungry youth or let a few rogue managers soil the reputation of an entire parastatal?
Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: the grains are no longer the only thing under the microscope at NCPB.
