Nairobi, June 23 -- Parliament has summoned the owners of troubled Uchumi Supermarkets over the non-payment of salary arrears, gratuity, and other terminal benefits owed to former staff.

The National Assembly's Public Petitions Committee said the supermarket's owners will be required to explain why they are proceeding to open new branches while failing to settle former employees' dues.

Committee chairperson and Runyenjes MP Eric Karemba made the remarks after meeting former Uchumi Supermarkets staff who have petitioned Parliament to intervene and secure payment of their terminal benefits.

"We have heard you, and I assure you we will get the job done. We will invite the owners of Uchumi to explain all the issues you have raised in this ...