Twiga lays off 283 employees — August 20, 2023
Twiga, a food company based in Kenya, laid off 283 employees on August 20, 2023. At the time, the company was at the Series C stage. The layoff was reported by this source.
Source: https://techcabal.com/2023/08/20/twiga-foods-lays-off-283-employees/
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| Company | Laid off | Date | Industry | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twiga | 211 | November 16, 2022 | Food | Kenya |
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