Nairobi — The government has written to Fairmont Hotels seeking clarification on its justification to sack all staff over what it attributed to the uncertainties of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a letter addressed to the Country General Manager, Mehdi Morad, Solicitor General Ken Ogeto says the move by the hotel has generated a lot of public interest especially after some of the employees petitioned his office saying due process was not followed.

"This matter is of public importance and great concern to the government and in view of the Attorney General's mandate to promote, protect and uphold the rule of law and defend the public interest, this office will be very grateful if you would provide it with clarification regarding the reports including on the veracity and the justification for taking such action," he said on Friday.

The Attorney General's office noted the move to declared all positions redundant would have far reaching consequences on the welfare of the employees and the country's economy.

The Attorney General's letter is seen as a warning to the private sector to avoid dismissing staff and instead employ other recovery measures.