Govt Increase Minimum Wage To 6pc
Kenya’s least paid worker is likely to see a Ksh 841.52 monthly salary increment following a directive by President William Ruto.
While presiding over the 59th Labour Day celebrations in Nairobi, President Ruto directed the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to activate multiple wage councils outlined in the 2007 Labour Relations Act.
“They will negotiate minimum wages in different sectors, enhancing conciliation, mediation, and industrial peace,” said the President.
The announcement comes amid prevailing doctors strike that has paralyzed operations of the country’s public health system.
According to the president of the 19 demands by doctors, the government has honoured 17 under the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
“It is neither just, proper, nor reasonable for any group to make demands that run counter to this imperative, elevate their claims above legitimate benchmarks, or exceed our economic capacity,” he stated.
