Former Meta contractor Sama to lay off more than 1,000 workers in Kenya
Published on: April 16, 2026, 10:24 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Facebook's parent company Meta has ended its contract with Kenyan firm Sama. This decision will lead to over 1,000 workers being laid off from Sama's Nairobi office. The company provided content moderation services for Meta. A lawsuit filed by former moderators over poor working conditions and mental health support is ongoing.
