CS Mutua announces 6% increase in the minimum wage in several sectors

Labor Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced a six percent increase in the minimum wage across several sectors.

Mutua said the increase will come into effect from November 1, 2024.

Mutua said it is his responsibility to implement the increase across different industries as outlined in the recently amended wage orders.

“We have updated the Wage Regulations for both the General and Agricultural sectors, which will directly benefit workers across the country,” he stated.

Mutua said the adjustment ensures that wages reflect the current economic environment and provide a better standard of living.

President William Ruto witnessed the signing of the notice on increasing the minimum wage, which was at State House.

The CS said the signing is a testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation for all Kenyan workers.

This comes a month after Mutua announced that workers would receive an increase in their salaries before the end of the year.

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