Ruto Raises Minimum Wages by 12%, Farm Workers to Get 15% Increase

President William Ruto announced a 12% wage increase for all Kenyan workers and a 15% increase for agricultural workers during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga. This decision aims to improve workers' welfare amidst rising living costs, following a request from the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU). However, employers have raised concerns about the impact of these increases on small and medium enterprises.