Atwoli Clarifies Ruto’s Wage Increase, Warns Employers Against Confusing It With Minimum Wage

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has directed employers to comply with President William Ruto's 12% wage increase, clarifying that it is not a minimum wage adjustment. He emphasized that all workers, including those who received a 15% increase in the agricultural sector, are entitled to this raise. Atwoli also criticized a Standard Media Group article that labeled the increase as disappointing, asserting that it reflects the government's efforts to improve workers' welfare.