12th May 2021

To our stakeholders:

I am pleased to confirm that Alamaya Consultancy Limited reaffirms its support of the Ten principles of the United nations Global Compact in the area of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption.

In this annual Communications on Progress, we describe our actions to continuously improve the integration of the Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy, culture and daily operations. We also commit to sharing this information with our stakeholder’s using our primary channels of communication.

Sincerely yours,

Jonty van Zeller
CEO
Alamaya Consultancy Limited

Alamaya does not have employs at present. Consultants are utilised for certain projects and tasks. They are all made aware of Alamaya's policies, procedures and commitments, in line with the 10 Principles, from induction.
Alamaya is characterised by a strong and distinctive culture. Combining the values of a small business with the virtues and strengths of a professionally managed public company, we operate according to a robust spirit of enterprise underpinned by a reputation for the highest levels of integrity.These values influence the decisions and actions made by the Board and management, and how we conduct our business. In line with our organisational values, our relationships, business processes and conduct are based on respect, fairness, integrity, accountability and excellence in performance.
Alamaya has also issued policies, a disciplinary code and procedures, grievance procedures, standard operating procedures, conditions of service and other guidelines to assist employees in making decisions and taking actions based on these values. These cover in more detail many of the subjects referred to briefly in this policy.

Employees and consultants are expected to familiarise themselves with all the applicable policies, procedures and guidelines related to their work, consultancy and or employment. In the event of a conflict between any Alamaya policy or procedure and this Code of Ethics and Conduct, the policy or procedure will take precedence over this document.
As a minimum, employees and consultants shall maintain and implement policies that respect basic human rights and dignity, without distinction on any basis, including the rights to life, liberty, and security of person, freedom from slavery and cruelty, and equal protection under applicable Kenyan and international laws and constitutions.

Alamaya maintains a complaints register, which to this day has no reference to and Human Rights violations. There have been no complaints, nor grievances or any Whistleblowing reports.
Alamaya holds the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System accreditation. Internal audits are conducted to ensure that the controls put in place are working effectively and efficiently.

Alamaya currently does not have employees but uses consultants as and when required. However, Alamaya is still committed and maintains polices that pertain to all workers having the right to form, join, and organise trade unions of their choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the company. Alamaya respects this right, and effectively communicates the same to personnel and that their doing so will not result in any negative consequences to them, or retaliation, from the company.

Alamaya is committed to ensuring that there are no cases of forced or compulsory labour and or of child labour. Alamaya upholds a strict equal opportunities and non-discrimination policy.
Alamaya is committed to adhering to all national and international labour laws.

Alamaya maintains a complaints register, which to this day has no reference to and Human Rights violations. There have been no complaints, nor grievances or any Whistleblowing reports.
Alamaya recruits consultants following a stringent recruitment policy and procedure, ensuring fairness, equality and selection based on the individual's merit and suitability.
Alamaya has policies in place for consultants to adhere to, in line with ISO 9001, ISO 37001 and ISO 44001. These are communicated to them at induction.

Due to the nature of the company’s operations, Alamaya’s services do not impact the environment negatively in any way. Alamaya maintains a paperless office.

However, Alamaya is cognisant of the fact that should this change the company is prepared and commits to continuous environmental improvement in any way required.

At present there is no environmental footprint.

Alamaya has a robust policy to conduct all business in an honest and ethical manner. The company takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. Alamaya is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships wherever they operate and implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery.
Alamaya is a member of TRACE International and ensures all/any employees or consultants are aware of the company’s stance on anti-bribery and corruption matters within their contracts, induction process and by completing the TRACE International online anti-bribery and corruption training.

Alamaya holds the ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System accreditation. Internal audits are conducted to ensure that the controls put in place are working effectively and efficiently.
Alamaya conducts Risk Assessments in terms of bribery and corruption with all suppliers and clients. These ensure that due diligence has been conducted and decisions moving forward are based on risk assessment results.

Consultants are aware of Alamaya's stance and encouraged to report any unethical or corrupt behaviour in the complaints register. Alamaya also maintains a gift register in correlation with it's clear policy of accepting or giving gifts. These are monitored on a quarterly basis, along with Internal Audits to ensure the controls in place are fit for purpose.