Kenyan workers will see wage adjustments following the formalization of a 12% increase in general minimum wages and a 15% increase for agricultural workers. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua signed the legal notices implementing these changes, aiming to cushion Kenyans from the rising cost of living.

• The new wage structure will affect employee earnings across various sectors once gazetted.
• Key figures involved include Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, President William Ruto, the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli.
• There are divided opinions, with the FKE stating they will only adjust minimum wages, while COTU insists the 12% is a general adjustment.

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Alfred Mutua, has warned that drug abuse, specifically the use of Muguka and bhang, is significantly hindering young Kenyans' chances of securing overseas employment.

• Thousands of jobs abroad are being lost due to failed medical and drug tests.
• CS Alfred Mutua highlighted this issue during a mass overseas recruitment event in Mombasa.
• Countries recruiting Kenyan workers have strict health and drug screening protocols, automatically disqualifying users.
• The CS also cautioned against dealing with fraudulent recruitment agencies.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is facing criticism for omitting proposed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) relief for low-income earners from the Finance Bill 2026, despite earlier assurances.

• The proposed elimination of PAYE for Kenyans earning below Ksh30,000 monthly, previously announced by CS Mbadi, is notably absent.
• Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo is leading the criticism, calling the omission a "minor omission" and demanding an explanation.
• Odhiambo also opposed other proposals, including increasing residential rental income tax to 10% and a 25% excise duty on mobile phones.