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Originally published by Kenyanstop
April 25, 2026
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Employers Makes Plea to Govt Ahead of Ruto’s Directive on Salary Increases
President Ruto is expected to issue a fresh directive on minimum wages for civil servants during the Labour Day Celebrations on May 1, 2026...
✨ Key Highlights
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is urging the government to halt a proposed 7 per cent minimum wage increase, citing the current economic strain on businesses.
- The FKE warns of increased business pressure due to high taxes and economic instability.
- FKE Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Mugo highlighted that aligning agricultural sector minimum terms with general wages could significantly raise labour costs.
- The organization also raised concerns about delayed Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds, which are impacting business cash flow and are a particular issue for agribusinesses.
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