Salaries for Kenyan workers is set to go up following government announced to effect the deal.
President William ruto made the announcement in a gazette notice issued on Friday, October 11, and signed by Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua.
Mutua argued that the wage increase is a critical step in improving the living standards of employees and will take effect on November 1, 2024.
Months of negotiations between the government, trade unions, and employers culminated in this decision. Initially, employers pushed for the establishment of the National Wages Council as a prerequisite for discussions on wage increments. In response, Dr. Mutua gazetted the council alongside several others, paving the way for structured negotiations.
The new wage schedule, outlined in the Labour Institutions Act Cap 234, sets the minimum wage for unskilled employees at Ksh7,997 per month, translating to Ksh335 per day. Stockmen and herdsmen will see their monthly earnings rise to Ksh9,235, equating to Ksh391 daily. These increases mark a significant step in recognising the hard work of these essential roles.
