Speaking on the matter, Mijungu said the crisis at the media house has persisted for years, with employees enduring prolonged salary delays and unpaid wages as the company struggles to meet its financial obligations.
According to him, the situation has left many workers under immense financial strain, forcing them to survive for months without receiving their full salaries.
Mijungu argued that the hardships experienced by workers have nothing to do with ongoing political disagreements but stem from long-standing financial problems within the company.
The veteran journalist described the human cost of the crisis, revealing that some employees have lost valuable assets after failing to keep up with loan repayments and other financial commitments.
Others, he said, have suffered health complications brought on by stress, anxiety and the uncertainty caused by delayed salaries.
According to Mijungu, the financial struggles have also taken a heavy emotional toll on families, with some workers experiencing strained relationships and other personal difficulties as they continue to cope with the prolonged uncertainty.
Despite the hardships, he noted that many employees have remained committed to their jobs, reporting to work daily in the hope that the company will eventually clear the salary arrears and other outstanding payments owed to them.
Mijungu called on Standard Group's management to settle all pending dues owed to both current and former employees.
He also urged the government to honour any legitimate financial obligations it owes the media house, arguing that doing so could ease the company's financial burden.
His remarks have reignited public discussion over the financial challenges facing Kenya's media industry and renewed concern about the welfare of journalists and other media workers who continue serving the public despite increasingly difficult working conditions.
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