Explained: Why Ruto’s 12% Salary Increase Is Not Immediately Enforceable

President William Ruto announced a 12% wage increase for all workers during Labour Day celebrations on May 1. However, this increase is not yet legally enforceable and must go through several formal steps before it appears on payslips. The president's announcement must first be published in the Kenya Gazette, followed by negotiations between employers and labor unions to determine its application.