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Kuda Technologies Faces Discrimination Claims from Former CPO

2/20/2025

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Kuda Technologies is facing allegations of workplace discrimination and wrongful dismissal from former CPO Rosemary Hewat at the UK Employment Tribunal.
Hewat accuses CEO Babatunde Ogundeyi of creating a toxic work environment and publicly humiliating female staff.
Central to her complaint are disputes over employee stock options and her sudden termination in February 2024.
Kuda has acknowledged the lawsuit but has not provided additional comments, highlighting concerns about gender equality in Africa's tech sector.
The outcome may affect Kuda's reputation and governance amid growing scrutiny of tech companies in Africa.

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Kuda Technologies is facing allegations of workplace discrimination and wrongful dismissal from former CPO Rosemary Hewat at the UK Employment Tribunal.
Hewat accuses CEO Babatunde Ogundeyi of creating a toxic work environment and publicly humiliating female staff.
Central to her complaint are disputes over employee stock options and her sudden termination in February 2024.
Kuda has acknowledged the lawsuit but has not provided additional comments, highlighting concerns about gender equality in Africa's tech sector.
The outcome may affect Kuda's reputation and governance amid growing scrutiny of tech companies in Africa.